Frankfurt Court Examines Videos in 'Reichsbürger' Terror Trial

The trial of nine accused of plotting to overthrow the German government continues, with videos of ex-soldier Maximilian Eder under scrutiny.

• The trial focuses on a group allegedly led by Heinrich XIII Prinz Reuß, accused of planning a violent overthrow of Germany's state structures.
• Ex-soldier Maximilian Eder is central to the case, with prosecutors highlighting his videos criticizing COVID-19 measures as 'genocide.'
• Eder's defense argues his statements are expressions of free speech rather than incitements to violence.
• Prosecutors allege the group planned to replace the current government with their own regime, beginning preparations in August 2021.
• The trial will continue with the testimony of former AfD Bundestag member Birgit Malsack-Winkemann later this week.

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