Germany: Alleged leftist militant found guilty of robbery
Key takeaways
- Daniela Klette, suspected to be one of the last remaining members of the left-wing terrorist group Red Army Faction, has been found guilty for her part in a series of robberies — but more serious charges await.
- She has been found guilty and now faces 13 years in prison.
- She has now also been found guilty of kidnapping for ransom and attempted kidnapping for ransom, aggravated robbery, and violations of gun laws.
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Daniela Klette, suspected to be one of the last remaining members of the left-wing terrorist group Red Army Faction, has been found guilty for her part in a series of robberies — but more serious charges await.
https://p.dw.com/p/5EKIBIn Berlin, posters with messages of solidarity with Daniela Klette have appeared Image: Ben Knight/DWAdvertisement Daniela Klette, allegedly one of the last remaining members of the far-left terrorist group Red Army Faction (RAF), has been standing trial for her part in a series of armed robberies of supermarkets and cash transporters. She has been found guilty and now faces 13 years in prison.
She has now also been found guilty of kidnapping for ransom and attempted kidnapping for ransom, aggravated robbery, and violations of gun laws. As the verdict was announced, unrest broke out among the approximately 50 spectators in the courtroom, who shouted "Freedom for Daniela."