The Frankfurt Higher Regional Court is set to decide the fate of Reuß and ex-AfD parliament member Birgit Malsack-Winkemann, both facing indictments related to the Reich Citizens' Network. Charges have been levied against them in Munich and Stuttgart Higher Regional Courts as well, with a total of 17 suspects named in the case.
The network, whose members were apprehended in a nationwide raid on December 7, 2022, is alleged to have been planning to overthrow Germany's democratic system through force. The indictment against these individuals is being handled by the Frankfurt Higher Regional Court, initiated by the federal prosecutor's office.
It is alleged that Reuß, Malsack-Winkemann, and other members of the 'empire citizens' network,' including Heinrich XIII, were responsible for plotting this overthrow. This network, accused of producing and distributing soot, a substance potentially used in illegal activities, also seen as a potential threat to Germany's legal system, according to the federal prosecutor's office in Frankfurt.
Early investigations suggest that the Reich Citizens' Network, led by Prince Reuss, was tied to QAnon conspiracy theories, believing in the downfall of the German government under the influence of a 'deep state.' The group held antisemitic beliefs, pinpointing societal issues on the Rothschild dynasty.
German intelligence agencies have remained vigilant, keeping tabs on the network's activities, which have been linked to various campaigns aiming to destabilize Germany, such as the alleged plan to capture the German Health Minister and trigger a nationwide power outage by damaging power facilities.
Further information regarding the legal outcomes and proceedings for these suspects will require more up-to-date, official sources or legal documents.
