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Chemnitz 2018 Trial Edges Toward Deal After Prosecutors Float Payment-Based Suspension

Defense teams are set to respond on 19 September to a judge's relayed offer to halt proceedings for a monetary penalty.

Overview

  • The presiding judge, Janko Ehrlich, said prosecutors proposed suspending the case in exchange for a monetary payment.
  • Any suspension would require the defendants to admit their participation in line with statements given to police.
  • Max K. (28) and David B. (34) are charged with breach of the peace and dangerous bodily harm, and one report notes David B. has a prior extremist conviction and past NPD service.
  • The indictment alleges right‑wing slogans were shouted and several people were injured, and both defendants remained silent in court.
  • Earlier related proceedings ended in acquittals or dismissals that victims and support groups called shocking, and the court set the next session for 19 September to hear the defense response.