German authorities have approved the extradition of the suspect in the rape and murder of Bulgarian television journalist Viktoria Marinova.<br />Bulgarian Severin Krasimirov, 20, who was arrested in Germany, has agreed to an expedited procedure, meaning he should be sent to Bulgaria to stand trial within 10 days.<br />Marinova's brutal murder has triggered a debate over the extent of press freedom in the Balkan country and the rights of journalists to pursue investigative reporting.<br />The statement said Krasimirov denied intending to kill her, raping her or robbing her.<br /><br />Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2018/10/12/germany-to-extradite-suspect-in-killing-of-bulgarian-journalist-soon/
