Unrepentant Ex-AfD Politician Disputes Role in Alleged Coup Plot
Birgit Malsack-Winkemann, a former judge and ex-parliamentarian, has denied any significant involvement in a supposed conspiracy by Prince Reuß and his associates to topple the government. This accusation emerged during a trial at the Frankfurt Higher Regional Court, where Malsack-Winkemann, now infamous for her previous affiliations with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), argued that her interactions with the group were merely exploratory discussions rather than active collaboration. Instead, she accused an organization called "Allianz" of being the actual instigators of the plot.
During the Frankfurt trial, the former Berlin judge refuted allegations that she had assisted the group in drafting a new constitution. Malsack-Winkemann claimed that the seized documents from the raids were merely brainstorming notes with no binding plans for a new political system. In stark contrast, the federal prosecutor contended that Malsack-Winkemann played a pivotal role in persuading other defendants to infiltrate Parliament and scout the building with them. She was allegedly part of a secret council, dubbed the "Council of the Union," that concocted a sinister plan to seize the Parliament with force and detain key government officials.
"Allianz should take the lead," claimed Malsack-Winkemann, emphasizing her disagreements with Rüdiger von Pescatore, the supposed head of the group's military wing. She maintained that a harmonious union between them was unlikely, as "fire and water don't mix." Their controversy resulted in Malsack-Winkemann's eventual expulsion from the military wing.
Nine accused individuals are currently under trial in Frankfurt, sought after for charges of terrorism and supporting such a group. Another 26 conspiring associates have their parallel trials ongoing in Munich and Stuttgart. As the legal proceedings continue, all defendants must remain presumed innocent, with the trial scheduled to resume on September 3.
From the outset of the trial, the federal prosecutor accused The Commission of playing a part in the infiltration of defendants into the Parliament. However, Malsack-Winkemann pointed the finger elsewhere, stating that Allianz, not herself or The Commission, was responsible for executing the group's ideology.
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Courtroom Drama: - Trial Proceedings: The trial of Malsack-Winkemann and her co-defendants started on May 21, 2024, and continues to unfold, with serious charges of terrorism and high treason at the center of case proceedings[1]. - Denial of Guilt: During the trial, the defendant maintained her innocence and downplayed her role in the alleged conspiracy[1].
Claims Regarding Allianz: - Lack of Concrete Details: The trial has failed to shed light on the specifics of Malsack-Winkemann's claims about Allianz, which she maintains was responsible for implementing the group's ideology[1]. To date, there has been no extensive information available to support or refute these alleged connections.
