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Lüneburg Court Sentences Main Defendant in Right-Wing Extremist Music Case

The 35-year-old received a 2-year, 8-month prison sentence for producing and selling hate-inciting music, with the verdict still subject to appeal.

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Overview

  • The Landgericht Lüneburg sentenced a 35-year-old man to 2 years and 8 months in prison for incitement to hatred, use of unconstitutional symbols, and depictions of violence.
  • The court found the defendant guilty of producing and distributing music with extremist and hate-inciting content, some of which he admitted during the trial.
  • Two co-defendants, aged 55 and 46, received suspended sentences for their roles in the sale of the music records.
  • Two additional individuals, aged 40 and 48, were fined for accessory involvement in licensing and cover design for the records.
  • The verdict is not yet legally binding, leaving room for potential appeals to alter the final outcome.