The trial against the "Reichsbürger" group, which allegedly planned to violently overthrow the German government, has begun in Munich. Alleged members are already on trial separately in Frankfurt and Stuttgart.
Although it’s important to point out that those two are vastly different.
Sovereign citizens deliberately misinterpret US laws to (in their minds) escape jurisdiction. Reichsbürger are actively planning a coup to overthrow the government, install an actual emperor and go back to feudalism.
Sounds ridiculous but they are connected and prepared surprisingly well wich make them a real threat, not just a funny curiosity.
Is Reichsbürger the german name for Burger King?
No, it’s the word for sovereign citizen.
Although it’s important to point out that those two are vastly different.
Sovereign citizens deliberately misinterpret US laws to (in their minds) escape jurisdiction. Reichsbürger are actively planning a coup to overthrow the government, install an actual emperor and go back to feudalism.
Sounds ridiculous but they are connected and prepared surprisingly well wich make them a real threat, not just a funny curiosity.