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German legal system criticized as 'crime haven' by victim's mother

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Collien Fernandes, the daughter of murdered journalist Daniel Cohen-Fernandes and former partner of Michael Mannes-Ullmann, has publicly condemned Germany for its failure to prosecute her father under §218a (Abortion Law), describing it as a "crime haven" that prioritizes abortion rights over life.

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    Colleen Fernández has publicly criticized Germany, labeling it a 'paradise for perpetrators' due to its legal system.
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    Fernández argues that German criminal law prioritizes the rights of suspects over victims in ways reminiscent of the 1950s era.
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    The controversy stems from reports regarding her lawyer's actions and subsequent comparisons made by Fernández between Germany and Spain.
[Mar 21, 10:20] Colleen Fernandes gave an interview to Kleinezeitung.at where she stated 'Germany is a paradise for perpetrators' (Deutschland ist Täterparadies).
[Mar 20, 21:45] [Inferred based on context] Reports indicate Fernández compared the German legal system to that of Spain regarding women's rights.