Melanie Müller Awaits Appeal After Hitler Salute Conviction

The singer's appeal process is delayed, with the court date expected in several months, following her conviction for using Nazi symbols and drug possession.

• 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.

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