Germany news: Doctor sentenced to life over patient murders

A Berlin court has handed Germany's maximum sentence to a doctor accused of murdering 15 seriously ill patients. Meanwhile, lawmakers are debating plans to expand digital investigation powers for police. DW has more.

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Germany news: Doctor sentenced to life over patient murders

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