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Berlin (dpa / bb) - Because he homophobically insulted and hit several passengers in a subway, a 25-year-old was sentenced to one year in prison.
The district court of Berlin-Tiergarten found the confessed defendant guilty of willful bodily harm as well as insult and threat on Tuesday.
In addition, he should pay 3000 euros to a man who was injured at the time by a punch.
In addition, the defendant was ordered to take part in anti-violence training.
In the incident on the night of March 9, 2019 in the U2 direction Pankow, the defendant initially made fun of several men who wore women's clothes on the occasion of International Women's Day, said the presiding judge. They were insulted homophobically. A woman who was out with the men in women's clothes was also insulted. After a brief dispute, the defendant punched two men in the face with the flat of his hand and finally a victim with his fist. A 25-year-old student suffered a broken nose.
The defendant, who had a previous conviction for an act of violence in public transport, had stated that the statements were "joking".
He has no aversion to homosexuals or transsexuals.
When he and his two companions at the time faced several men and women, the situation escalated.
"I lose my nerve too quickly when I feel pressured," said the defendant.
It is also true that he threatened a man to gouge out his eyes.
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With the ruling, the court essentially followed the prosecutor's request.
The defense attorney had also pleaded for a suspended sentence.
The proceedings against a 24-year-old co-defendant were discontinued at the beginning of the trial against a payment of 600 euros.
A third defendant did not show up because of illness.
His trial was separated for separate negotiation.
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