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5mo ago

Trial Begins for Alleged Leaders of Right-Wing Extremist Group 'Knockout 51'

The Thüringer OLG in Jena hears terrorism and criminal association charges against three defendants accused of plotting violent attacks and indoctrinating recruits.

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Overview

  • The trial against three men linked to the extremist combat sports group 'Knockout 51' opened at the Thüringer Higher Regional Court in Jena, with indictments read on Monday.
  • Kevin N. and Marvin W. face charges of membership in a criminal and terrorist organization, while Patrick W., a former NPD leader, is accused of supporting the group.
  • Prosecutors allege that the group recruited and indoctrinated young men with extreme nationalist ideologies, training them for attacks on left-wing activists and police starting in 2021.
  • The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) referred the case back to the Thüringer OLG, affirming sufficient suspicion of terrorism after initial jurisdictional disputes.
  • The proceedings are scheduled to continue through mid-December, with two of the defendants remaining in pretrial detention since their December 2023 arrests.