Overview

• Roman M., a 61-year-old German man, is on trial in Austria, accused of sending threatening messages that prosecutors argue contributed to Dr. Lisa-Maria Kellermayr's suicide in July 2022.
• The prosecution alleges Roman M.'s messages, including statements like 'We observe you' and references to a 'people's tribunal,' caused significant distress to Kellermayr.
• The defense denies the messages were threats, claiming they were part of a heated public debate and pointing to other unidentified individuals who also sent severe death threats to Kellermayr.
• The trial is considered a test case for addressing online hate crimes and the legal accountability of individuals in such contexts.
• A verdict in the case is expected on April 9, 2025, with Roman M. facing up to ten years in prison if convicted of 'dangerous threat.'