Topic: Rudolf Mayer

Fritzl lawyer lists 'extenuating circumstances'

AFP Global Edition - 1059 days ago
Josef Fritzl's psychological abnormalities should be regarded as extenuating circumstances in any sentence handed down at his trial in Austria, his lawyer said on Thursday. "Extenuating circumstances must be taken into consideration," Rudolf Mayer told jurors in his closing statement on ...

Fritzl jury withdraws to consider verdict

AFP Global Edition - 1059 days ago
The eight jurors in the trial of Josef Fritzl withdrew Thursday to decide whether the 73-year-old was guilty as charged of murder, incest, rape, sequestration, grievous assault and enslavement.Earlier, the prosecution called for a " maximum" sentence -- which is life in the ...