Belgian aristocrat Nicolas Ullens to stand trial for stepmother's murder, denies premeditation

Nicolas Ullens de Schooten, 57, will face trial for the murder of his stepmother, having been released pending proceedings. He denies premeditation, claiming the shooting was an accident during a planned trip to a shooting range; the prosecution alleges a concealed 9mm Glock in a distinctive bag suggests intent. The case is notable for the defendant's background in State Security and the high-profile nature of the family, but the legal outcome remains uncertain.