Berlin Prosecutors Charge Neo-Nazi Leader Over Violent Attacks

The 24-year-old, linked to the extremist group 'Deutsche Jugend Voran,' faces multiple charges including robbery, extortion, and assault following a series of targeted attacks in 2024.

• The accused, a 24-year-old man, is alleged to hold a leadership role in the far-right group 'Deutsche Jugend Voran,' classified as extremist by authorities.
• He has been charged with crimes including robbery, extortion, and grievous bodily harm, and has been in custody since his arrest in October 2024.
• Prosecutors claim he participated in multiple violent incidents, including attacks on individuals wearing Antifa symbols and issuing a death threat to a former group member.
• The man reportedly acted alongside other suspected neo-Nazis, some of whom are still under investigation, with significant evidence seized during raids in Berlin and Brandenburg.
• The extremist group has been linked to broader far-right activities, including disruptive actions at public events and neo-Nazi marches in Berlin.

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