Reichsbürger movement

The first high-profile criminal trials get underway today in Germany - as a group faces allegations of preparing to try and violently overthrow the German government. Prosecutors opened their case against individuals tied to the Reichsbürger (Citizens of the Reich) movement. In all, 27 people face charges, including high treason and belonging to a terror organization, but they will be tried in three separate courtrooms in different cities. The plot to overthrow the […]