Accused in 'Reichsbürger' Trial Denies Coup Allegations

The defendant claims his involvement was aimed at aiding people in emergencies, not planning a violent government overthrow.

A 58-year-old defendant in the Stuttgart 'Reichsbürger' trial has rejected allegations of planning a violent coup to overthrow the German government.
The accused stated his intention was to provide medical aid and essential supplies in times of crisis, not to engage in political 'cleansing actions.'
The prosecution alleges he led a 'Heimatschutzkompanie' in Baden-Württemberg, recruiting members and organizing meetings on his property.
The trial focuses on the military aspect of the group, accused of attempting to establish a network of 286 paramilitary units across Germany.
During the pandemic, the defendant claims he became entangled in the 'Reichsbürger' and 'Querdenker' movements but has since distanced himself from their ideologies.