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- Ex-AfD Parliamentarian Denies Role in German Parlament Assault Plan
In a recent court trial, Birgit Malsack-Winkemann, a previous AfD member of the German Bundestag, rejected accusations of participating in plans to infiltrate the parliament. During the trial of Heinrich XIII. Prince Reuss, a former Berlin judge hailing from Darmstadt, Malsack-Winkemann firmly denied any collaboration in storming the parliament.
The allegations claimed that she had collaborated with others in drafting a new constitution and scouting out the parliament building. However, Malsack-Winkemann argued that the writings found on her seized notes were merely brainstorming sessions and should not be misconstrued as an intent to overthrow the government.
Defending Herself
Malsack-Winkemann dismissively stated that the federal prosecutor's claim of her contribution to constructing a new constitution was false. During the trial's 21st day, she emphasized that her disagreements with others within the group were centred around an imaginary global military alliance titled "The Alliance," rather than local parliamentary activities.
The trial's focus shifted to the alleged plans of an armed assault on the Bundestag. Malsack-Winkemann denied these assertions, stating that she never scouted the parliament nor devised concrete plans for such an operation. However, she believed that "The Alliance" could bring about the necessary system change.
Internal Conflicts
Malsack-Winkemann also shared her disagreements with Rüdiger von Pescatore, the supposed head of the group's military wing. She described their relationships as incompatible, commenting that "oil and water don't mix." It was alleged that von Pescatore sought to exclude Malsack-Winkemann from the group. However, a split ensued.
Nine individuals are currently on trial in Frankfurt, accused of being members of a terrorist organization or supporting one. A total of 26 suspects are expected to face charges for their roles in the elaborate conspiracy, with trials taking place in both Munich and Stuttgart. Until the verdict is reached, all defendants are considered innocent in the eyes of the law.
Malsack-Winkemann, a Darmstadt resident, never suggested or planned a military operation within the Hessen parliament building. She clarified during the trial that her disagreements with von Pescatore were not about local parliamentary activities, as their focus was primarily on "The Alliance."
Additional Insights
The trial began on May 21, 2024, and Malsack-Winkemann and eight other defendants are being charged with terrorism and high treason. The Public Prosecutor General (GBA) accused Malsack-Winkemann of infiltrating other defendants into the Bundestag and scouting out the buildings with them. The alleged group planned an armed storming of the Bundestag with the intent on arresting members of parliament and instigating a system overthrow[1].
Relevant Links
[1] "Ex-judge and others on trial for plot to storm German parliament," Deutsche Welle, August 19, 2024. [Online]. Available: . Accessed: September 1, 2024.
