German Court to Rule on Lina E. Case in March Following Appeals from Both Sides
The Federal Court of Justice in Karlsruhe considers appeals on the high-profile Antifa-Ost case, which could lead to parts of the verdict being re-examined.
- Lina E., convicted in 2023 for attacks on far-right individuals, faces a potential re-evaluation of her case after appeals by both her defense and the prosecution.
- The Bundesgerichtshof (BGH) in Karlsruhe will announce its decision on March 19, determining whether parts of the case will return to the Dresden court for further review.
- E.'s original sentence of five years and three months, issued by the Oberlandesgericht Dresden, included charges of membership in a criminal organization and violent assaults.
- The defense argues the sentence was overly harsh, while the prosecution seeks to overturn a partial acquittal and redefine E.'s alleged leadership role in the group.
- The case has sparked public demonstrations, with supporters criticizing the judicial process and highlighting broader concerns about state actions against anti-fascist activists.
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