Slain German woman may get medal for aiding others

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP-Excite

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's president is considering awarding a posthumous medal to a young woman killed after defending two teenage girls from male harassment.

German news agency dpa reported Sunday that President Joachim Gauck was mulling the honor amid an outpouring of public outrage over the killing.

Student teacher Tugce Albayrak died Friday, her 23rd birthday, after her family gave doctors permission to switch off her life support.

Albayrak had been in a coma after reportedly being struck in the head Nov. 15 following an altercation at a restaurant in Offenbach.

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A woman stands among a large crowd and holds a candle in front of a hospital in Offenbach, Germany, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, as they commemorate 23-year old Tugce A. who was beaten up two weeks ago in front of a fast food branch when she tried to help two other girls. Two days ago she was declared brain dead and the medical equipment is supposed be switched off this Friday which is also her 23rd birthday.(AP Photo/Michael Probst)

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[Helen Borg]

1. There is no full story at the lnk

[Omaha Steve]

2. Once there is an update

Anyone is welcome to post it.

[Blue_Tires]

5. more info

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-30268653

http://www.dw.de/germany-mourns-death-of-courageous-tugce/a-18101069


http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/germany-bids-farewell-to-brave-turkish-young-woman-.aspx?PageID=238&NID=74941&NewsCatID=351

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[Exultant Democracy]

4. Very sad story. I'm glad they gave her the medal.

[nomorenomore08]

6. So sad and senseless...

There was another recent case in Philadelphia where a guy was knocked unconscious after confronting street harassers. Fortunately, he was released from the hospital after a few days, but it could've easily been worse.

[noiretextatique]

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