Germany to extradite suspect in killing of Bulgarian journalist soon


  • World
  • Friday, 12 Oct 2018

BERLIN (Reuters) - German authorities have approved the extradition of the suspect in the rape and murder of Bulgarian television journalist Viktoria Marinova, the prosecutor general of northern city of Celle said on Friday.

Bulgarian Severin Krasimirov, 20, who was arrested in Germany, has agreed to an expedited procedure, meaning he should be sent to Bulgaria to stand trial within 10 days, the prosecutor said.

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