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Melanie Müller's Conviction Over Nazi Salute Is Final After Appeal Fails

The judgment stands following a missed deadline to justify the appeal.

Overview

  • Her case became final on Wednesday after the Leipzig regional court confirmed the appeal was dismissed as inadmissible for not being filed on time.
  • The January ruling stands at 70 day-fines of €50 each, totaling €3,500, for using banned symbols and for drug possession.
  • According to the court, Müller raised her right arm several times during a September 2022 concert, which the presiding judge said happened as she was carried along by the crowd.
  • The defense argued the motion was a crowd-pumping gesture tied to the chant “Zicke Zacke, hoi, hoi, hoi” and sought an acquittal.
  • Müller said on Instagram she would stop pursuing the case to protect her family and that she rejects extremist ideology.