Former RAF Terrorist Daniela Klette Sentenced to 13 Years

Daniela Klette, a former member of the far-left Red Army Faction (RAF), has been sentenced to 13 years in prison by Germany's Verden Regional Court for her involvement in a series of armed robberies. The verdict, delivered on May 27, 2026, marks the culmination of a decades-long manhunt for one of Germany's most-wanted fugitives. Klette was convicted alongside accomplices Burkhard Garweg and Ernst-Volker Staub for crimes committed between 1999 and 2016, targeting supermarkets and money transporters to fund their lives in hiding. [*725609,724725,724678]

🔍 Criminal Activities

The court established Klette's participation in eight robberies that netted over two million euros. These crimes were strategically executed across multiple German cities, with the trio using sophisticated weapons and planning. The robberies were part of a broader pattern of RAF-linked criminal activities that continued even after the group's official dissolution in the 1990s. [*725130,725575,724699]

⚖️ Legal Proceedings

Klette's arrest in Berlin in February 2024 ended her 30-year evasion of justice. The trial revealed her continued adherence to far-left ideologies, with the court rejecting defense arguments for probation. Supporters protesting the verdict were removed from the courtroom, highlighting the divisive nature of the case in German society. [*725396,726404,726471]

🕰️ Historical Context

The sentencing represents closure for one of Germany's most notorious post-war terrorist organizations. The RAF, active from 1970-1998, conducted numerous attacks against government and capitalist targets. Klette's conviction underscores ongoing efforts to address unresolved crimes from this turbulent period in German history. [*726836,726832,725176]