Five million Euros were spent on an investigation that failed to produce substantial evidence against Sabine Koch and 12 fellow activists accused of terrorism.
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Five million Euros were spent on an investigation that failed to produce substantial evidence against Sabine Koch and 12 fellow activists accused of terrorism.
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Synopsis
On May 21, 2008, police raided the apartment of Sabine Koch, an animal-rights activist in Austria. Following her arrest, Koch and 12 others faced trial under article 273a of the Austrian Penal Code, a law designed to combat terrorism. The prosecution alleged they were part of a criminal organization, despite a five million Euro investigation that found no substantial evidence. The documentary details the extensive surveillance and undercover operations conducted by law enforcement, questioning the integrity of the justice system and the impact on civil liberties.
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Why Watch
- See the impact of anti-terror laws on activists.
- Find out about the extensive police surveillance tactics.
- Meet Sabine Koch and her fellow activists.
Did You Know
- Sabine Koch was arrested on May 21, 2008, during a police raid.
- The investigation into the activists cost five million Euros.
- Koch and 12 activists were charged under a law enacted post-9/11.
- The trial lasted three months after Koch's initial arrest.
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What law were Sabine Koch and her fellow activists tried under?
They were tried under article 273a of the Austrian Penal Code.
How long was Sabine Koch in custody before her trial?
Sabine Koch was in custody for three months before facing trial.
What was the cost of the investigation into the activists?
The investigation cost five million Euros.
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