Politics● Elevated55m ago · Nov 15, 2026, 4:00 AM
After incident in Essen: Inmate freed during MRI appointment - State procures own device
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Die Zeit · Germany · Western Europe
An inmate was freed during an MRI appointment in Essen, prompting the state to acquire its own MRI device. This indicates a significant security lapse in the correctional system and subsequent measures to prevent recurrence.
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