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Suspect in Danish PM Assault Claims He Was ‘Too Drunk to Recall’ Incident

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A Polish man has pleaded not guilty to assaulting Denmark’s prime minister, claiming he was too intoxicated to recall the event. The suspect, whose identity is protected by legal restrictions, is on trial in Copenhagen, facing charges of violence against a public servant, along with multiple counts of indecent exposure and fraud from other incidents. He has admitted guilt to some of the charges and could face imprisonment and deportation.

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen sustained minor neck and shoulder injuries from the incident, which occurred just three weeks after Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was seriously injured in an assassination attempt.

The 39-year-old defendant recounted in court that he had been having a difficult day when he encountered Ms. Frederiksen in June, just two days prior to the European Parliament elections. “I’m standing face to face with the Prime Minister, then I can’t remember anything else until I am arrested,” he stated, according to AFP.

Ms. Frederiksen, who was struck on the shoulder, managed to leave the scene on her own. She described feeling “shaken” by the event but stated she was “fine.” Following the incident, she went to the hospital for a check-up and subsequently withdrew from the final day of campaigning for the European elections. She will not testify at the trial, but one of her bodyguards provided testimony, stating that the man approached her on a crowded street, said something unintelligible, and then punched her hard on the shoulder.

Ms. Frederiksen, 46, leads the Social Democrats, Denmark’s largest party in the coalition government, and became the youngest prime minister in Danish history when she took office in 2019.

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Andrew Tate can freely depart from Romania, but not the EU

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Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan are now allowed to leave Romania but must remain within the EU, according to a ruling by a Bucharest court. Previously prohibited from leaving Romania while awaiting trial on charges of human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women, the brothers deny all allegations. This decision, which the court may appeal, is seen by the brothers as a “significant victory and major step forward” in their case.

Their lawyer, Eugene Vidineac, praised the ruling as a “reflection of the exemplary behaviour and assistance” of his clients. He stated that Andrew and Tristan are determined to clear their names and reputations and are thankful to the courts for their trust.

Andrew Tate, who was previously banned from social media platforms for misogynistic views, posted on X (formerly Twitter), claiming that the “sham case is falling apart.” The Tate brothers, both former kickboxers and dual UK-US nationals, are accused of exploiting women through an adult content business that prosecutors allege operated as a criminal group. Alongside them, two female Romanian associates were also indicted, with seven alleged victims identified.

Andrew Tate insists that Romanian prosecutors lack evidence and asserts a conspiracy against him. The internet personalities are also wanted in the UK for alleged sexual offences. Over the past two years, the brothers faced movement restrictions, including police custody from December 2022 to April 2023, followed by house arrest until August, when they were placed under judicial control.

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Spain’s Hermoso testifies World Cup kiss was not consensual

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Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso, a World Cup winner, has testified in a Madrid court that a kiss from former football federation president Luis Rubiales was not consensual. The incident occurred after the World Cup final last year when Rubiales allegedly grabbed Hermoso by the head and kissed her on the lips. The judge will now decide whether Rubiales should face trial for sexual assault and coercion. Hermoso, Spain’s top scorer, emphasized that the kiss was unexpected and non-consensual during her two-and-a-half-hour testimony, reiterating her previous statements leaked to Spanish TV. The court is examining evidence, including CCTV footage, to determine if the case should go to trial.

The kiss, which took place during the medal ceremony in Sydney after Spain’s victory over England, initially seemed consensual based on a statement attributed to Hermoso shortly after the final. However, she later claimed that she was pressured by Spanish football federation officials to endorse the statement. Rubiales, who denies the allegations, is also being investigated for possible coercion related to the pressure on Hermoso. Other figures under investigation include the coach Jorge Vilda, federation executives Albert Luque and Rubén Rivera.

Hermoso stated that she did not want the kiss and felt like a victim of assault, highlighting that, under Spanish law, a kiss without consent can be considered a form of sexual assault. Despite Rubiales asserting it was a consensual peck, he resigned as president of the Spanish football federation following the incident. An investigation was initiated, and he was prohibited from approaching Hermoso within 200 meters by an investigating judge. The case has drawn attention beyond football, making Hermoso a notable figure in discussions about equality and solidarity.

On New Year’s Eve, Hermoso expressed gratitude for the positive changes in terms of equality and solidarity and congratulated her Spain teammates for the empowerment achieved. At 33, she announced a club change, leaving Pachuca in Mexico, where she played since 2022, for Tigres UANL, the country’s most successful women’s team.

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