Pensioner randals in Greifswald: Hate emails brought to the court!

Pensioner randals in Greifswald: Hate emails brought to the court!

Greifswald, Deutschland - Do you remember the most curious court cases from the north? Here is one who is surprised twice! A pensioner who leaves his anger in the buttons in Greifswald must now expect a tough judgment. Ralf R., 60 years old and resident in a prefabricated building, judges his aggressive choice of words against none other than the Mayor Stefan Fassbinder. In his emails, he used expressions such as "anti-German" and "left-green fascist", which finally led to an advertisement. But what drove the 60-year-old?

Ralf R. is not only a pensioner, but also someone who does not pay GEZ fees out of conviction. His income is modest: a narrow pension of 800 euros plus housing benefit. But the sacrificial pension, which he receives as compensation for injustice suffered during GDR times, should be attached, which also angrily. According to a report by north curier Greifswald District Court, the so-called 'left-wing green wokes', would get on his nerves. His outbreaks resulted in emails that not only affect the tax authority, but also ended up directly with the mayor.

"left-green fascist" mayor under fire

Ralf R. emphasized in court that he would not have insulted, but only wanted to express his opinion. But the presiding judge saw it differently. "You have to think before you write," he admonished the rumbling pensioner. Mayor Fassbinder in particular, who often receives insulting emails, confirmed on the witness stand of how much the aggressive wording disturbed him. "The mails were characterized by consistent aggressiveness," he said.

The case culminated in a judgment: a fine of 1050 euros. To be paid in 35 daily rates of 30 euros. However, it was surprising that only 5 euros per daily rate were estimated in the initial penalty order. This changed after the accused's income was checked. But Ralf R. stubbornly showed: "That would be a admission of guilt," said the pensioner. He even threatened not to pay the punishment and, if necessary, go to prison instead of transferring the money.

The verdict sparked discussions

The case that amazes many Greifswald, meant that Fassbinder first achieved success against such offensive writings in court. The mayor announced that the aggressiveness aimed at him does not go without a trace of him. He has never been physically injured, but the emails affect his quality of life.

like ndr reports this case is a clear sign that its limits also have its limits. A remarkable judgment that shows that words are not just key attacks, but can have consequences.