A 24-year-old Viennese was arrested in Florida at the end of April – after threats from fellow prisoners, Marc D. now fears for his life. However, US representatives are more than unaffected by the matter; they only respond to the request of the “Krone” with an extremely short statement.
In the United States of America, the presumption of innocence is guaranteed in the Constitution, and every suspect is guaranteed the right to a fair trial. Viennese Marc D. has been in custody in Florida since the end of April, has not been provided with a public defender because he had a measly $3,000 with him as travel money, and is being threatened by fellow inmates. Grotesque in a so-called constitutional state.
Even if the allegations of assault and kidnapping of a 15-year-old are serious – even if the girl pretended to be a 19-year-old and pretended to be in love with her – the protection of a red-white-red citizen would probably also be necessary a role for the American authorities.
Austrians for Americans just a side note
However, the US embassy in Vienna remains silent and does not comment on details of ongoing legal proceedings. Moreover, local government officials certainly have the right to care for Marc D.’s well-being, is the short and cynical conclusion.
While Ambassador Victoria Kennedy recently graced the pleasant summer evening concert in Schönbrunn and was able to experience the benefits of her host country up close, the case of an endangered Austrian in her home country is only a diplomatic side note. Marc D.’s family must therefore continue to hope for a miracle…
Source: Krone
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