Overview
- The 78-year-old did not attend the Landgericht Hanau hearing, leading to an initial rejection of his appeal that was voided when a signed authorization surfaced in his lawyer’s file.
- The court will set a new date, leaving the challenge to the lower court’s findings unresolved for now.
- The Amtsgericht Hanau had fined him €21,600 for incitement, attempted coercion, insults, breaches of a protection order, and false accusation, with both the defense and the prosecution lodging appeals.
- Prior proceedings recorded forced police presentation, the defendant lying down behind the dock, refusal to participate, and an in‑absentia conviction.
- A forensic expert reported a personality disorder and possible querulous paranoia, and both sides argued the core issues exceed criminal justice, with the defense citing a ruling that his wife and son were unlawfully cremated without his knowledge.