UPDATE - REINER. Jan 30, 2024. Message from Inka.
I have just received this message from Inka:
Hello Roger, hello everyone.
Tomorrow Reiner’s trial is starting, after this long time. The last months have been very stressful, not only for us but for all of you, because also for you there was ever greater pressure from outside.
For me it’s not only about my husband. Like, most likely, most of you, I grew up in a functioning democracy in Germany and now this is a test case of the situation - and Reiner’s case is an example of that. Many doubts chew at me. Can I still believe in a just system, in our right to a fair hearing in the true sense of the word?
When we get no news, for example, and much more, serious doubts arise. When someone who has been in prison for months, still is brought into court in handcuffs, we have to doubt that there is still the presumption of innocence.
There are so many things to mention, but I hope that we all have the possibility of bringing this into the open, to express our views. Also I believe that you will not let yourselves be stopped from expressing your views.
I thank you.
Here a link to the audio (in German):
https://etcplus-web.com/media/240130-inka-message.m4a
Posted January 30, 2024
Reiner is a political prisoner, as I understand the system. Whether he is or is not guilty of the charges laid against him, the treatment he has received, the liberties he has been denied and the undue restrictions, confinement and isolation with which he has been faced make it clear that the is being targeted for pre-trial punishment, harassment and intimidation.
Rather than be given bail, have his passport lifted (he has none now, anyway) and be confined to remain inside Germany's boundaries, he has been retained in what is, I understand, supposed to be a brief, pre-trial confinement in exceptionally restrictive conditions.
He has been charged with non-violent crimes but treated like the worst gang-related monster. This is intimidation and designed clearly to weaken the resolve of others who oppose the state and the supra-state system.
Reiner, we are watching you, and watching what is done to you and we are supporting you as you stand in the dock in our place.
Thank you, Elsa for updating all of us. This whole situation with Reiner is disturbing and so concerning. He's a treasure and has brought so much info to light for so many. I'm just concerned for him.