DW reporter still seeking justice one year after assault

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Ben KnightOctober 25, 2025 at 04:26 PM

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Deutsche Welle reporter Adonis Alkhaled is still awaiting justice one year after being violently assaulted by men he claims were bodyguards at a concert in Düsseldorf, Germany, in October 2024. The incident occurred following an interview with Syrian hip-hop star Al Shami. Despite having video footage and significant media attention, the police investigation into suspected malicious injury and defamation remains ongoing. Alkhaled suffered facial injuries and a possible concussion during the attack, which included homophobic insults. Düsseldorf police declined to comment on the ongoing investigation, while state prosecutors have not yet responded to requests for information.

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Düsseldorf ×250% Deutsche Welle 60% Al Shami 70% Olaf Scholz 80% Adonis Alkhaled ×290%

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Negative

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Deutsche Welle (DW)

Political Lean

Center (-0.10)

Far LeftCenterFar Right

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90%

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Düsseldorf

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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