Investigations continue in the circles of the Reichsbürger movement involving Prince Reuß.
Within the last week, investigations have taken place at suspected affiliates of a particular organization in Baden-Württemberg, Schleswig-Holstein, and Saxony. Members of the purported higher-ups surrounding Prince Reuß have been called to account in court since May, including allegations of involvement with a terrorist group in Frankfurt am Main. Another trial is ongoing in Stuttgart, and a third case concerning state protection will start shortly in Munich.
As per the Public Prosecutor's Office in Celle, the four instances from Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt were previously forwarded to them by the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office because of their "minor significance." The two men and two women are being charged with membership and assistance of a terrorist organization, along with soliciting others to join. Searches occurred on Tuesday in three places throughout Lower Saxony and one in Saxony-Anhalt. Specifics were not provided.
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