Category: Lawyer

Locomotive driver francisco jose garzon voluntarily appeared in court at the scene of the accident in santiago de compostela on wednesday to reveal the identity of the caller, spanish media reported, citing the high court of galicia.

79 people died in the accident a week ago. 13 injured still in critical condition in hospital on wednesday, according to official reports. Garzon admitted to a "lapse" during questioning by the investigating judge on sunday, but did not mention the telephone conversation. The call only came to light on tuesday during the analysis of the black box. 52-year-old garzon faces 79 counts of involuntary manslaughter.

The extensive confession before the chamber of the bayreuth district court only came in the second attempt. At the first trial in early september, a 43-year-old man from the district of kulmbach vehemently denied having bought 30 grams of crystal speed in the czech republic and importing the narcotic into germany.

The accused had made a confession two months ago, but then, to the surprise of his defense lawyer, he put the blame on a 40-year-old croatian man. At his urging, he went with him to the czech republic, where the croatian had obtained the addictive substance in asch, the man from the district of kulmbach had explained at the time.

The regional court in munich on friday rejected a lawsuit filed by around 270 former investors against the high level of compensation paid in the forced nationalization of the group. The sum of 1.30 euros per share was appropriate, said presiding judge helmut krenek.

A former shareholder burst into tears after the announcement of the decision and had to be calmed by court personnel. Lawyer daniela bergdolt announced that she would appeal to the higher regional court.