A 20-year-old American woman faces charges in Germany for fatally stabbing a 64-year-old migrant man, who allegedly sexually assaulted her at Kaiserslautern Central Station on June 29. The Kaiserslautern Public Prosecutor’s Office reported that, “According to the results of the investigations, the stabbing was preceded by the fact that the 64-year-old sexually harassed the 20-year-old by grabbing her buttocks, an exchange of words, and that the 20-year-old opened a folding knife she was carrying with her, so that she made stabbing movements in the direction of the 64-year-old.”
The man then grabbed her arm, prompting her to break free and deliver a fatal stab wound. The man reportedly died within seconds. The prosecutor’s statement clarified that the charge of “bodily injury resulting in death” requires intent to cause harm, but only negligence regarding the fatal outcome.
The woman claimed she acted in self-defense and did not intend to strike the man’s heart. If convicted, she could face up to ten years in prison under German law. Neither the woman’s nor the man’s identity has been released by authorities.
The U.S. State Department acknowledged awareness of the incident and in a statement to the DailyWire confirmed: “We are aware of reports of a U.S. citizen involved in an incident at Kaiserslautern train station in Germany. We take seriously our commitment to provide all appropriate assistance to U.S. citizens abroad, and are monitoring the situation. Due to privacy considerations, we have nothing further to share at this time.”
This case highlights the complexities surrounding self-defense laws in Germany, which differ significantly from U.S. laws. In Germany, self-defense claims are strictly scrutinized, and the use of deadly force must be deemed proportionate to the threat.
The investigation continues as the woman awaits further legal proceedings.
