It was an awkward moment at the end of the trial.
Last Wednesday, rapper Bushido was once again invited as a witness in the trial of his former manager, Arafat Abou-Chaker, and three of his brothers.
Bushido was already gone, and the continuation of his questioning was postponed indefinitely.
Only: when?
The defense of the accused asked why Mr. Anis Ferchichi, as Bushido's real name is, could not simply be invited to the next day of the hearing.
The judge fidgeted.
That will be discussed "later", outside of the courtroom.
The rapper was apparently prevented.
Anyone who follows his wife, Anna-Maria Ferchichi, on Instagram or reads the "Bild" newspaper can imagine why since Monday.
Apparently, the Ferchichis emigrated to Dubai with their seven children at the weekend.
The family's plans had been known for a long time.
This saves the Ferchichis taxes and the police protection that has accompanied them since their argument with the Abou-Chakers.
The project was apparently implemented over the weekend.
One reason could be that the new school year at the German school will start next Monday, according to the "Bild" newspaper, which quoted a "confidant".
What that means for the trial at the Berlin district court, which is now scheduled to run until January 2023, remains to be seen.
As the defense wants to prove the rapper was untrue in his allegations, they will want to see him again as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, Bushido can prepare for the survey in the sun.