Reuß trial continues with statements from the defendants

"Reichsbürger" trial - Reuß trial continues with statements from the defendants

The Frankfurt Terror Trial concerning the alleged "Reichsbürger" Group will continue on Thursday (trial commencement 9.30 am) with statements from the defendants. Hans-Joachim H. and, if time permits, the former AfD Bundestag member Birgit Malsack-Winkemann will have an opportunity to speak, as well as the attorney for the alleged ringleader Heinrich XIII. Prinz Reuß, who has announced a statement on behalf of his client.

In the interrogations so far, the focus has not been on the charges. The defendants are initially expected to speak about their personal relationships, biographies, and financial and family situations.

Charge: Knowingly Causing Death

Nine suspects are accused in Frankfurt of being members of a terrorist organization or supporting it. It is alleged that they planned an armed coup. The defendants are accused of knowingly causing death, according to the indictment. Until the verdict, the defendants are presumed innocent. In addition, two further proceedings in Munich and Stuttgart require 26 alleged co-conspirators to answer for their actions in this complex.

1. The ongoing terror trial in Frankfurt am Main, known as the 'Frankfurt Terror Trial', involves the AfD's former Bundestag member, Birgit Malsack-Winkemann, as one of the defendants alleged to be involved in a "Reichsbürger" group accused of terrorism and extremism.
2. As the Frankfurt Terror Trial progresses in Hesse, processes related to terrorism and extremism have come to light, highlighting the serious nature of the crime under investigation.
3. The start of the trial for the nine suspects accused of participating in a terrorist organization or supporting it in Frankfurt has shed light on the complex processes involved in tackling terrorism and extremism.
4. The attorney for Heinrich XIII. Prinz Reuß, one of the key figures in the Frankfurt Terror Trial, is set to make a statement on behalf of his client, adding another layer to the complex legal processes surrounding terrorism and extremism.
5. The charges against the defendants in this high-profile terror trial, including knowingly causing death, are a stark reminder of the gravity of terrorist acts and the important role of justice systems in addressing such crimes in cities like Frankfurt am Main.

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