2022---b-hmermann-publishes-alleged-hessian-nsu-files
In October 2022, German satirist Jan Böhmermann and the freedom of information platform FragDenStaat jointly leaked the classified files of the Hessian Office for the Protection of the Constitution regarding the National Socialist Underground (NSU).
Ermittlungen wegen Veröffentlichung der NSU-Akten eingestellt
To bypass state secrecy laws, the team hand-transcribed the entire document to protect the source and hosted it on a custom website. 🔍 Major Revelations 2022---B-hmermann-publishes-alleged-Hessian-NSU-files
Intelligence gathered on heavily armed neo-Nazis in the region often resulted in no actionable consequences or follow-ups.
The report detailed over 540 missing or unlocatable file pieces regarding right-wing extremism. In October 2022, German satirist Jan Böhmermann and
The leak triggered immediate pushback from the German government but ultimately yielded no criminal convictions for those who published them. Criminal Complaints
Originally locked under a 120-year secrecy period, which was later reduced to 30 years following public outcry. The report detailed over 540 missing or unlocatable
By July 2024, the Hessian judiciary officially ceased all investigations regarding the leak. The investigation yielded no identifiable culprit, bringing the legal pursuit to a dead end. Public Debate