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Trial of Former RAF Member Daniela Klette Opens Under Tight Security

Klette faces charges of armed robbery and attempted murder, with her defense alleging political bias in the proceedings.

  • The trial began on March 25, 2025, in Celle, addressing 13 robberies and an attempted murder allegedly committed between 1999 and 2016.
  • Klette, a former member of the Red Army Faction's third generation, is accused of stealing €2.7 million with accomplices to fund their lives in hiding.
  • The trial was relocated from Verden to Celle due to security concerns, with the court employing extensive measures, including heavily armed guards and restricted access.
  • Klette's defense has called for the trial's dismissal, claiming it is politically motivated and unfair due to her past RAF affiliation.
  • The proceedings, expected to last up to two years, will not address her alleged involvement in RAF terrorism, which is subject to a separate investigation.
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