Germany: Greens' Habeck presses charges over online insult DW 11/15/2024
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Deputy Chancellor Robert Habeck has filed charges against a man for defaming him on social media while also being investigated for posting antisemitic content.
The suspect, a 64-year-old from Bavaria, allegedly insulted Habeck online, using a derogatory term that translates to 'professional idiot,' and hinted at a hair care campaign.
Prosecutors confirmed that the investigation included a search of the suspect's home, where a tablet was seized, as part of a broader crackdown against hate speech.
This case highlights the ongoing issues of online hate speech in Germany, particularly regarding antisemitism and the legal measures being taken against public defamation.
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