Germany Reviews Probe of US Soldier’s Killing Amidst Protests
Following the acquittal of Airman 1st Class Grant Harrison for the murder of German national Michael Ovsjannikov, a second protest occurred outside Spangdahlem Air Base. Approximately 200 demonstrators demanded accountability, citing conflicting witness testimonies and the inadmissibility of Harrison’s confession in the US military court. The incident has triggered a legal review by the Rheinland-Pfalz state justice ministry regarding the transfer of jurisdiction to US authorities. Protestors voiced concerns about the handling of the case and the perceived lack of justice for Ovsjannikov’s death.
John Q. Hosedrinker