Seven people have gone on trial in Dresden, eastern Germany, charged with being members or supporters of a militant, criminal left-wing extremist group, Antifa Ost - also known as the 'hammer gang.' Earlier this month, the United States designated Antifa Ost as a terrorist organization, along with several other far-left European groups. German prosecutors say the group, founded in late 2017 or early 2018, carried out violent attacks on people they considered part of the right-wing scene in Germany and Budapest. The six men and one woman on trial face charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault, and property damage. Named only as Henry A, Tobias E, Johann G, Thomas J, Melissa K, Paul M, and Julian W, these suspects have been linked to coordinated attacks where they significantly injured victims with hammers and batons. One incident reportedly involved a severe assault at a train station in Germany, while other charges relate to activities in Budapest targeting right-wing groups. The case has gained added attention due to the U.S. labeling the group as a terrorist organization, which has sparked discussions in German politics about appropriate responses to such extremism.
Dresden Court Trials Seven Members of Left-Wing 'Hammer Gang'
Dresden Court Trials Seven Members of Left-Wing 'Hammer Gang'
Seven alleged members of the militant group Antifa Ost, dubbed the 'hammer gang,' face serious charges including attempted murder as the group is labeled a terrorist organization.
In Dresden, Germany, a trial has begun for seven individuals accused of being part of Antifa Ost, known as the 'hammer gang.' They face multiple charges, including attempted murder, related to violent attacks against individuals affiliated with the right-wing. The U.S. recently designated the group as a terrorist organization, tightening international scrutiny and actions against extreme left-wing violence.
