Statements in Court
On 13 October, the Iuventa defendants had the opportunity to address the court. Their voices, memories and arguments became part of the proceedings for the first time since the investigation against them began seven years ago.
Statements by the defendants and their lawyer
Listen to what Dariush, Sascha and their lawyer, Nicola Canestrini, have to say about that day in court. Some of their statements appear as they were made in the courtroom. You can find them as text and audio
The iuventa crew’s lawyer, Nicola Canestrini, discusses the 25th day of the trial and what it means for the course of the proceedings.
The iuventa crew defendant, Sascha, discusses the baselessness of the charges against him and his co-defendants.
His full statement from the courtroom is available here: Statement of the defendant Sascha
The iuventa crew defendant, Dariush, discusses his own accusations against fortress EUrope and about the consequences of this trial for the people on the move.
His full statement from the courtroom, as text and audio, is available here: Statement of the defendant Dariush