Car on fire – Police confirm arson on Julian Reichelt’s car
Quick Look
- The vehicle of Julian Reichelt, editor-in-chief of Nius, was destroyed by arson in Berlin-Charlottenburg.
- The police are investigating and Reichelt suspects a politically motivated attempt at intimidation against free media.
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Why It Matters
The vehicle of Nius editor-in-chief Julian Reichelt was destroyed by fire in Berlin-Charlottenburg.
“Nius” editor-in-chief Julian Reichelt’s car caught fire in Berlin-Charlottenburg on Friday night. When asked by WELT, the police confirmed the incident: "We assume that it was arson. The fire brigade was called to Berlin-Charlottenburg shortly after two o'clock in the morning."
The police did not provide any information about the owner of the vehicle involved. There was also no comment on possible perpetrators or a motive. “The investigation is ongoing,” it simply said.
Reichelt himself made the incident public and described it as a “shock” on Friday morning. He assumes a political motive. “It is completely clear that this was a targeted attack,” said the former “Bild” editor-in-chief at “Nius”. He described the act as an “attempt to intimidate against new free media”. According to his assessment, a specific investigation had been carried out beforehand to find out which vehicle belonged to him.
Open Questions
- Who are the perpetrators?
- Is there evidence of a political motive?
