Swiss repeat offender Brian Keller released from custody
Swiss prisoner Brian Keller, whose case attracted the attention of the UN special rapporteur on torture, has been released from custody, the Zurich public prosecutor’s office announced on Tuesday.
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Zürcher Justiz entlässt Brian Keller wieder in Freiheit
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However, Brian Keller, also known as “Switzerland’s most famous prisoner” is subject to so-called substitute measures, designed to prevent future crimes. The senior public prosecutor’s office specifically mentions psychotherapy and socio-educational support.
In addition, he is banned from contacting his opponent “Skorp80”, whom he had previously attacked. Meanwhile, the public prosecutor’s office is continuing criminal proceedings against him for incitement to crime or violence and assault.
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