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Berlin Prosecutors Open Incitement Probe Into Nius Editor Julian Reichelt Over X Post

The case originated with a private complaint over his April 1 post predicting an “Arab‑dominated” police force.

Overview

  • The Berlin public prosecutor’s office confirmed an ongoing investigation into suspected Volksverhetzung linked to Reichelt’s April 1 X post.
  • In the post, he warned of the “undercover infiltration and takeover” of police and said city forces would be “Arab dominated” within a decade, citing a tabloid report about two federal officers.
  • Prosecutors received the matter via a private complaint forwarded from Krefeld under the legal duty to examine alleged offenses.
  • Reichelt denies criminal intent, points to his reporting and a ZDF documentary on clan influence in law enforcement, and calls the proceedings absurd and intimidating.
  • No house search has been reported as the probe continues, and Die Welt first disclosed the investigation; Reichelt’s lawyer Joachim Steinhöfel also confirmed the case.