FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The alleged leaders of a suspected far-right plot to topple the German government went on trial on Tuesday, opening the most prominent proceedings in a case that shocked the country in late 2022.
Nine defendants faced judges at a special warehouse-like courthouse built on the outskirts of Frankfurt to accommodate the large number of defendants, lawyers and media dealing with the case. About 260 witnesses are expected at a trial that the Frankfurt state court expects to extend well into 2025, one of three related trials that in total involve more than two dozen suspects.
The defendants include the highest-profile suspects in the alleged plot, among them Heinrich XIII Prince Reuss, whom the group allegedly planned to install as Germany’s provisional new leader; Birgit Malsack-Winkemann, a judge and former lawmaker with the far-right Alternative for Germany party; and former German military officers.
Spain withdraws its ambassador to Argentina over comments made by President Milei
How US changes to 'noncompete' agreements and overtime pay could affect workers
Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
Russia likely to veto a UN resolution calling for prevention of nuclear arms race in space
UN maritime tribunal says countries are legally required to reduce greenhouse gas pollution
Trump factor loomed large as GOP leaders pushed through Ukraine aid
Zoe Ball announces death of her 'dear mama' Julia following short battle with pancreatic cancer
Dairy cattle must be tested for bird flu before moving between states, agriculture officials say
US defender John Brooks to leave German club Hoffenheim
Four people in hospital after Household Cavalry horses' six
Rajasthan Royals launch ANOTHER bid to invest in cash
Arizona lands Oakland star forward Trey Townsend out of transfer portal