Hamburg court sentences “Last Defense Wave” members
By The BriefBrief
A Hamburg court sentenced seven members and one supporter of “Last Defense Wave” to prison for attempted murder, arson and assault.
WHO:Hanseatic Higher Regional Court (Hamburg)
WHAT:Convicted and sentenced seven members and one supporter of the right-wing extremist group “Last Defense Wave” to prison
WHEN:Reported Aug 5, 2026 at 8:50 AM ET
WHERE:Hamburg, Germany
WHY:They were found to have planned and carried out arson and bomb attacks on asylum seeker shelters and left-wing facilities, and to have engaged in “pedo-hunting.”
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