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Darth Vader Impersonator in Lindau Charged After Refusing Police ID Request

A 60-year-old man linked to the Reichsbürger movement donned a full Darth Vader costume, prompting a police response and subsequent legal action.

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Overview

  • Police in Lindau responded to multiple reports of a man in a Darth Vader costume near the Pulverturm on May 18.
  • The individual, a 60-year-old from Vöhringen, was found wearing full latex attire and a Darth Vader mask.
  • During the police check, the man was uncooperative and refused to provide personal identification, violating German law.
  • Authorities later confirmed the man's affiliation with the anti-state Reichsbürger movement.
  • The man has been charged for refusing to provide his personal details but was released pending further legal proceedings.