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Germany Charges 5 With Plot to Kidnap Minister, Overthrow Government [View all]
Source: Reuters
Prosecutors brought high treason charges against five people who allegedly planned to kidnap the health minister and were prepared to kill in order to topple the German government.
Read more: https://www.ntd.com/germany-charges-5-with-plot-to-kidnap-minister-overthrow-government_896599.html
Charges of "High Treason!" Germany, which went through two world wars and was re-shaped at least twice, including absorbing East Germany, has this vital law on the books.
In the US, convicting someone of "Treason" is one of the most difficult cases to try because our definition of "Treason" is just too narrow.
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