Overview
- Thomas Plamberger’s lawyer has lodged an appeal challenging the conviction and the sentence, citing alleged errors and disputing guilt.
- The prosecutor’s office has also appealed, with a prosecutor stating they will seek a tougher penalty than the one imposed.
- An Innsbruck court last week found Plamberger guilty of gross negligent manslaughter and imposed a five-month suspended prison term and a fine of about €9,400.
- The judge ruled the more experienced climber had a duty of care to his partner and said she likely would have survived had he acted differently.
- Formal written appeals are due within four weeks of the written judgment being issued, and the Higher Regional Court’s ruling will be final.