Austrian Court Reverses Decision on Josef Fritzl's Prison Transfer

The Vienna court has ordered further investigation before deciding on Fritzl's transfer from a psychiatric unit to a regular prison.

An Austrian court overturned a lower court's decision to transfer Josef Fritzl to a regular prison, sending the case back for further review.
Fritzl, convicted of raping his daughter and fathering her seven children during a 24-year captivity, has been in psychiatric detention since 2009.
The decision to reconsider Fritzl's transfer comes amid concerns over his advancing dementia and the potential for his release.
Prosecutors appealed the initial transfer decision, leading to the Vienna court's reversal and call for additional evidence.
A new hearing for Fritzl is scheduled for the end of April, with further medical examinations planned.