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German Activist Maja T. Faces Trial in Hungary Over Alleged Attacks on Right-Wingers

Maja T., a non-binary activist, rejects charges of violent attacks and decries their extradition and detention conditions as politically motivated and inhumane.

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Maja T. am ersten Prozesstag
Person in Handschellen wird an einer Kette in einen Gerichtssaal gebracht, gepixelte Polizisten eskortieren sie

Overview

  • Maja T., a 24-year-old non-binary activist from Germany, is accused of participating in violent attacks on alleged right-wing extremists during protests in Budapest in February 2023.
  • The charges include serious bodily harm and membership in a criminal organization, with prosecutors seeking a sentence of up to 24 years if convicted.
  • Maja T. denies the allegations, refusing a plea deal for a 14-year prison term, and claims the charges are based on unsubstantiated hypotheses.
  • The activist criticizes their extradition to Hungary, which occurred despite a German constitutional court ruling deeming it unlawful, and describes their detention conditions as degrading and harmful to their health.
  • The trial has drawn international attention, with supporters condemning Hungary's handling of the case as politically motivated, while the next hearing is scheduled for March 6.