Radical Climate Activists of "Last Generation" Slapped with Criminal Organization Charges
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- Criminal Allegations Surrounding the "Last Generation" Group
German authorities have filed a criminal charge against five members of the radical climate activist group "Last Generation," accusing them of forming a criminal organization. The charges were made by the Public Prosecutor's Office Munich and have been filed at the Munich I Regional Court, according to a statement announced by the group on Monday.
Activist Carla Hinrichs Outraged and Vocal
The indictment, spanning an astonishing 149 pages, includes the well-known activist Carla Hinrichs. In response, the group perceived the indictment as "an attack on civic engagement as a cornerstone of democracy." Hinrichs was amongst other prominent organizers named, including Christian Bläul, Wolfgang Metzeler-Kick, Imke Bludszuweit, and Ingo Blechschmidt.
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Enrichment Points
The non-conventional tactics of Last Generation, such as barricading roads and gluing themselves to public surfaces, have placed them under constant legal scrutiny. Previously, group members have been apprehended and sentenced for infractions like coercion, vandalism, and civil disobedience[1].
Investigations against the group were previously authorized by a court in Bavaria on suspicion of forming a criminal association, leading to raids on several residences, the shutdown of their website, and the freezing of their finances. According to authorities, the group was using its online platform to bankroll further illicit activities, with a minimum of €1.4 million collected[1]. Two of the members were even accused of plotting an attack on an oil pipeline in Bavaria[1].
Controversial practices include secret wiretapping of communications, raising concerns for press freedom, and financial ties to organizations seen as left-wing extremist, like Rote Hilfe e.V.[1]
Major sentences for involved members have ranged from conditional sentences of 8 months to imprisonment without parole for 22 months, reflecting the gravity of their roles in various protests[1]. This recent indictment, however, escalates the legal action against the group, accusing its organizers of constituting a criminal organization, a severe offense under German law[1].
- The prosecutor has accused Last generation climate activist, Carla Hinrichs, of being part of a criminal organization, as stated in the 149-page indictment filed at the Munich I Regional Court.
- Activists Carla Hinrichs and others from the Last Generation group, known for their unconventional tactics, are facing criminal charges due to their association and accused activities.
- The criminal charges against activist Carla Hinrichs and other members of the Last Generation group stem from their suspected involvement in various illegal activities, as detailed in the 149-page indictment.
