Prosecution and Defense Both Call for Acquittal in German 'Reichsbürger' Trial
The 39-year-old defendant is accused of involvement in a plot to overthrow the government but is now seen as having warned authorities of the group's plans.
- The defendant, a 39-year-old woman from Hildesheim, was charged with membership in a terrorist organization and planning a violent coup in 2022 as part of the 'Kaiserreichsgruppe.'
- Both the prosecution and defense argued for her acquittal, stating that the evidence did not support the charges against her.
- Prosecutors noted that the woman had approached police during a protest in February 2022 to warn them about the group's intentions, including a plot to kidnap Health Minister Karl Lauterbach and cause a nationwide blackout.
- The defendant testified that she was targeted for recruitment by the 'Kaiserreichsgruppe' but distanced herself from their plans and feared retaliation from the group.
- The final verdict in the case is scheduled to be announced on March 21, 2025, at the Celle Higher Regional Court.
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