In a corruption trial at the Hanover Regional Court, the prosecuted state prosecutor was condemned to a lengthy prison sentence. On Friday, the court announced that the penalty would be eight years and six months in jail. The ruling satisfied the prosecution’s demand, which argued that the prosecutor had caused serious harm to the rule of law. The defense had sought a somewhat lighter sentence. During the proceedings, the prosecutor admitted guilt as part of a plea‑deal.
The convicted individual is alleged to have supplied a drug ring with internal information for months. The data included arrest warrants and planned raids. In return, he reportedly received several thousand euros for each tip.
