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Birgit Kemmer, the former chair of the Bündnis 90/Die Grünen faction in the Emsland district council, is facing trial at Lingen Local Court for the theft of funds. This marks the third time the trial against Kemmer has been postponed.
The charge against Kemmer involves the theft of funds totalling 33,000 euros. The stolen amount consisted of 26,000 euros from the party account and 7,000 euros from the association account. The funds were transferred to Kemmer's private checking account and subsequently used to deposit money in an online casino in the Netherlands.
Kemmer has pleaded guilty to the charge of professional dishonesty. In a statement, she expressed regret for her actions and has since resigned from her political positions within the Greens. The party confirmed that no financial damage was sustained, as Kemmer had fully repaid the stolen money.
The postponement of the trial is likely due to a combination of legal complexities, procedural delays, or requests from defense or prosecution for additional time to prepare. Possible reasons include the need for further evidence gathering, witness availability issues, legal motions and disputes, defense strategy adjustments, and court calendar congestion.
At this time, a new trial date has not yet been announced. The next steps in the trial process may include setting a new date once all parties are ready, continued investigation or preparation by both prosecution and defense, possible pre-trial hearings to address outstanding legal issues, and potential calls for alternative resolutions such as plea agreements if delays persist.
As the trial unfolds, more details will likely emerge, providing a clearer picture of the events leading to this trial and its eventual outcome.
The stolen funds, originally meant for the party and association accounts, were used by Kemmer to deposit money in an online casino in the Netherlands, raising questions about the transparency of online casinos in Germany within general-news discussions. With Kemmer's guilty plea and resignation from politics, the case also highlights the intersection of politics and crime-and-justice, as community members follow the ongoing trial closely.
