Family Convicted for Years-Long Surveillance and Harassment of Neighbors

A court in Ravensburg sentenced four family members to fines and probation for stalking and privacy violations after a prolonged neighborhood dispute in Weingarten.

• The family, consisting of parents and two adult daughters, was convicted of stalking and violating privacy laws after years of conflict with neighbors in Weingarten, Germany.
• Police intervened over 100 times during the 13-year dispute, which led to numerous complaints of 'psychological terror' from neighbors, some of whom sought therapy or moved away.
• Evidence included over 150 videos, recorded phone calls, and surveillance equipment seized from the family’s property during a 2023 police search.
• The parents received nine-month suspended prison sentences and community service, while the daughters were fined; the ruling is not yet final.
• The family denied the charges, claiming they were victims of harassment by neighbors, presenting lengthy defenses and counter-accusations during the trial.

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