May 22nd 2024.
A member of the upper class, Heinrich XIII Prince Reuss, has been brought to court on suspicion of plotting to overthrow the German government. This is part of a large trial that has shed light on an alleged far-right scheme to storm the nation's parliament. The 72-year-old prince is accused of being the mastermind behind the plan, which would have resulted in him becoming the head of state.
The court proceedings took place in a heavily guarded courtroom in Frankfurt, where Prince Reuss appeared alongside eight other defendants. Among them was former judge Birgit Malsack-Winkemann, who was believed to be ready to take on the role of minister of justice if the plot had been successful.
The group of nine individuals are facing charges of treason for their involvement in a plan to resurrect the German Reich through violent means. Their goal was to storm the Bundestag, the national parliament, and even kidnap President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. This is just the beginning of the trial, as there are two more scheduled in Stuttgart, Frankfurt, and Munich. It is considered to be one of the largest anti-terror cases in recent German history, with a total of 27 defendants.
Due to logistical reasons, the case has been divided into three trials. In addition to the five judges, two others will be on standby in Frankfurt in case there is a long-term absence. The court has summoned around 260 witnesses and has assigned 45 officers to maintain security during the proceedings.
Malsack-Winkemann, who was previously a member of the far-right Alternative for Germany party, is accused of leading several co-defendants on a scouting mission around the Reichstag building. The other defendants include former army officers Maximilian Eder and Ruediger von Pescatore, who are said to share a strong disdain for the German government and its democratic principles.
The terror group's plot to overthrow the government and impose martial law was uncovered in 2022. According to the charges, they had been planning this since August 2021 and had even managed to amass a large sum of money, around $550,000, to fund their activities. They also had access to a large arsenal of weapons, as revealed by the Public Prosecutor.
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