The prosecution asked for a fine, but the court went further. For a reason.
A climate protester from Cologne was sentenced to eight months in prison in Berlin following roadblocks in the capital. The Tiergarten district court found the 41-year-old man guilty on Wednesday of coercion, attempted coercion and resisting law enforcement officers, a court spokeswoman announced on Thursday. According to Last Generation, it is the most severe punishment ever given to a member of the group for peaceful protests.
As the 41-year-old woman stated at trial that she wanted to continue protesting, the court did not see a favorable social prognosis. This would be necessary for a suspended sentence. The judgment is not final.
Involved in three blockades
According to court information, the woman participated in three blockades in Berlin between October 10 and 19, 2022 and in two cases she was trapped on the street. She was initially sentenced to fines by penalty order. As the 41-year-old objected, the trial took place.
There, the Berlin Public Prosecutor’s Office requested a fine of 1,350 euros (90 daily stays of 15 euros each) against the woman, who said she was looking for work in the social sector. However, the court went further and imposed a prison sentence.