Overview

• Melanie Müller was convicted in August for making the Hitler salute at a concert in Leipzig and possessing drugs.
• The court sentenced Müller to a fine of €80,000, significantly higher than the prosecution's request.
• Müller's defense claimed the gesture was a crowd-rousing move, not a Nazi salute, and she denies any extremist views.
• The appeal, classified after her defense filed but did not specify legal grounds, will be handled by the Leipzig Regional Court.
• A new court date for the appeal is not yet scheduled, but it is anticipated to take several months, possibly involving a fresh evidence review.