Germany’s Federal Court of Justice upheld Lina E.’s early release after she renounced willingness to commit violence.
WHO:Germany’s Federal Court of Justice (BGH)
WHAT:Confirmed the early release of Lina E., a convicted leader of the left-wing extremist “Hammerbande” group.
WHEN:May 28, 2026 at 4:27 AM ET
WHERE:Germany
WHY:The court found she credibly renounced her former willingness to commit violence, behaved well in prison, and had a favorable prognosis for a law-abiding life outside.
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