It is the highest sentence to date given to a member of the “Last Generation” protest group for sit-ins. This is what the protest group itself says about the verdict.
Not a favorable social prognosis
The Tiergarten district court found the 41-year-old guilty on Wednesday of coercion, attempted coercion and resistance to law enforcement officers. Because the woman stated in the trial that she wanted to continue protesting, the court did not see a favorable social prognosis. This would be necessary for a suspended sentence. The judgment is not final.
Fines turned into imprisonment
According to the court, the woman took part in three blockades in Berlin between October 10 and 19, 2022 and was stuck to the street in two cases. She was initially sentenced to fines by penalty order. Because the 41-year-old objected, the trial took place.
The Berlin public prosecutor’s office requested a fine totaling 1,350 euros (90 daily rates of 15 euros each) against the woman, who said she was looking for work in the social sector. However, the court went further and imposed a prison sentence.
We also report on this topic on WDR radio.
2023-09-22 07:39:07
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