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German Court Sentences Music Distributor for Right-Wing Extremist Content

Lüneburg court hands main defendant 2 years and 8 months in prison while co-defendants receive suspended terms and fines for producing and selling hate-filled music.

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Mehrere Angeklagte stehen in einem Gerichtssaal.
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Blick auf die Anklagebank in Lüneburg: Lasse K. erhält eine 32monatige Haftstrafe, weil er auch Tonträger mir Rechtsrock verkaufte.

Overview

  • Lasse K., a 35-year-old music distributor, was convicted of incitement, use of unconstitutional symbols, and glorifying violence through right-wing extremist music.
  • The court sentenced him to 2 years and 8 months in prison, with his 16 months of pretrial detention considered but not guaranteeing probation.
  • Four co-defendants received lighter penalties, including two suspended sentences and fines for aiding in the production and distribution of the content.
  • The court rejected claims that the group constituted a criminal organization, citing lack of evidence of a shared ideological goal beyond financial profit.
  • Authorities are considering seizing €30,000 in proceeds from the sales of the music, which included anti-Semitic, violent, and Holocaust-denying content.