German Woman Faces Trial for Alleged Role in Terrorist Plot to Overthrow Government

January 22, 2025
German Woman Faces Trial for Alleged Role in Terrorist Plot to Overthrow Government
  • One notable ongoing trial in Koblenz involves a 44-year-old man accused of being a ringleader in similar coup plans.

  • The trial of a 38-year-old woman, alleged to be part of the 'Kaiserreichsgruppe,' began today at the Higher Regional Court (OLG) in Celle, Germany, after a delay from its original schedule.

  • Several other trials related to the 'Kaiserreichsgruppe' are ongoing across Germany, including cases in Hamburg and Koblenz.

  • She is accused of being a member of this terrorist organization, which aims to overthrow the German government, and is charged with preparing a high treason act and possessing a knuckle duster.

  • The defendant reportedly participated in meetings in Verden and Schlotheim in 2022, where plans for a nationwide blackout and the kidnapping of Health Minister Karl Lauterbach were discussed.

  • Her defense attorney has indicated that she will address the charges in a future court session next week.

  • This trial marks the first related to the 'Kaiserreichsgruppe' in Lower Saxony, and the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

  • The OLG Celle expects a lengthy trial process, with over 20 court dates scheduled until early April, followed by bi-weekly sessions.

  • The trial was initially set to commence last week, but was postponed due to the defendant's lawyer falling ill.

  • Investigators classify the entire group as part of the so-called Reichsbürger scene, which does not recognize the Federal Republic of Germany.

  • Members of the Reichsbürger movement claim that the German Empire, as it existed from 1871 to 1945, still exists.

  • The 'Kaiserreichsgruppe' allegedly aimed to establish a new government modeled after the German Empire, with plans for a nationwide power outage and the kidnapping of Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach.

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