Overview

• The 24-year-old reported to the open prison in Hakenfelde on Monday morning, roughly five months after his April 9 conviction.
• The Landgericht Berlin sentenced him for dangerous bodily harm, threats and coercion tied to attacks on perceived political opponents.
• About 30 right-wing extremists accompanied him to the facility, with supporters chanting “Free Julian” and on-site video published by local media.
• Investigators say he holds a leading role in Deutsche Jugend Voran, one of several youth groups that have drawn scrutiny for disruptive actions, including at Christopher Street Day events.
• Berlin prosecutors continue separate probes into alleged October 2024 offenses involving insults and banned symbols, with his potential operational role from custody unresolved.