Imprisonment After Administration of Numerous Ecstasy Tablets

In a jury trial in Krems, a 21-year-old was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Thursday evening for attempted murder. In addition to the prison sentence, the accused was committed to a forensic-therapeutic center. According to court information, the verdict is not legally binding. The defendant was accused of having administered ecstasy tablets to his ex-partner in June of the previous year and intending to kill the woman with an overdose.

Victim Survived

Overall, the man is said to have forced at least 18 tablets on his then-girlfriend on the night of June 3, 2024. The victim suffered poisoning but survived.

The charges also included continued violence and extortion. The 21-year-old is said to have repeatedly mistreated, threatened, and drugged his former partner in the Waldviertel. Furthermore, the accused is alleged to have taken the woman's ATM card and more than 4,300 euros.

Dissocial Personality Disorder

The accountable man acted "under the significant influence of a severe and persistent mental disorder." According to an expert report, a dissocial personality disorder is present, and there is also a behavioral disorder due to multiple substance use.

According to court information, the defense has filed an appeal for nullity. There was no statement from the public prosecutor's office.

(APA/Red)

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