BGH Confirms Prison Sentence for Lina E. in Linksextremism Case

The Federal Court of Justice upheld the five years and three months sentence, rejecting appeals from both the defense and prosecution.

The Bundesgerichtshof (BGH) has confirmed Lina E.'s sentence for membership in a criminal organization and multiple counts of dangerous bodily harm, making it legally binding.
The court rejected appeals from the prosecution to classify Lina E. as a ringleader and to overturn her acquittal in one specific case.
Lina E. acted as an 'overview person' during violent attacks on right-wing extremists, using pepper spray to prevent intervention and signaling retreat.
She has already served two and a half years in pre-trial detention, which will be credited toward her total sentence.
The BGH emphasized that political violence is unacceptable and disputes must be resolved through dialogue, regardless of ideological motivations.