Use of force by guards in trial of pro-Palestine activists in Germany under scrutiny

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Five pro-Palestine activists, arrested on September 8 for allegedly damaging property at an Israeli arms firm in Ulm, Germany, are on trial facing charges including membership in a criminal organization. Defense lawyers are protesting the use of force by guards, including defendants being forcibly carried into court and attendees subjected to invasive body searches, arguing these actions violate fair trial rights.

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Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Tue, 05/26/2026 - 11:09 Defence lawyers reiterate demands for the recusal of the judge, who they say has 'no interest' in hearing the defendants The "Ulm Five" from left to right: Daniel Tatlow-Devally, Zo Hailu, Crow Tricks, Vi Kovarbasic and Leandra Rollo (supplied) Off The use of force during the trial of pro-Palestine activists in Germany has come under scrutiny after defendants were forcibly carried into the court in handcuffs and people attending have been

Use of force by guards in trial of pro-Palestine activists in Germany under scrutiny

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