"Prussian" also in custody

Denier of the state snubs justice: now arrested

Mr. E. in court.

(Bild: Kerstin Wassermann)

A 70-year-old Carinthian had declared the trial against himself to be over. Now the handcuffs have clicked for him and another "Prussian".

Two weeks ago, a pensioner left court spectators somewhat perplexed. The ex-authorized signatory of a large company, like several accomplices, was supposed to stand trial before Judge Michaela Sanin as a member of the "Federal State of Prussia" for resisting state authority. While a businesswoman from Villach immediately admitted that she regretted the death threats against a public prosecutor, the man was not prepared to enter into any discussions. On the contrary: he cheerfully distributed his anti-state pamphlets in court and then declared the trial over. And left.

Now behind bars
Nobody stopped him, which was somewhat surprising. He was only arrested this week. "He was remanded in custody due to the risk of committing the crime, concealment and flight," said court spokesman Christian Liebhauser-Karl. Perhaps a little time behind bars will help to make the fierce denier of the state more reasonable.

The same applies to a 31-year-old "Prussian" who is also in custody. What actually makes this group so dangerous? The Carinthian members are controlled like a sect by a leader in Slovenia; they terrorize authorities and people with demands and do not shy away from threats of the death penalty. And since some of them have weapons, caution is advised.