23 May 2024, Rhineland-Palatinate, Spangdahlem: The photo shows the courthouse at Spangdahlem US Air Base. The trial in the US military court for a fatal knife attack is about to begin there. The accused is a member of the US military, which is why he was transferred to the US judiciary and charged by them. This is stipulated in the NATO Status of Forces Agreement. The charges under US law are unpremeditated murder, grievous bodily harm with a dangerous weapon and obstruction of justice. The trial will take place on the grounds of the airbase. The first two days of the trial will mainly focus on procedural matters such as the hearing of motions and the selection of jurors. Photo: Harald Tittel/dpa