History of anti-immigrant violence
In a separate ruling, the court acquitted Stephan Ernst of attempted murder in another case: Evidence uncovered during the Lübcke murder investigation led prosecutors to file charges against Ernst over the 2016 stabbing of Ahmed I.*
An unknown assailant had attacked the Iraqi refugee outside the refugee shelter where he was staying. A knife was found in Ernst's basement had traces of DNA on it that was typical for the region that Ahmed I. was from in Iraq, but the DNA evidence was ultimately ruled to be inconclusive.
Ernst, who lived in the area, was known for his history of violent attacks on people with immigrant backgrounds.