Reichsbürger-Prozess in Frankfurt: The psychic was to blame for the coup plans

Peter Wörner, former elite soldier with the German Special Forces Command (KSK), has broken his silence during a trial in Frankfurt am Main, admitting involvement in plans for a violent putsch led by the self-proclaimed nobleman Heinrich XIII. The case, which has spanned over two years and 135 court days, involves nine individuals accused of preparing a coup against the German government. Wörner, who previously worked as a survival trainer and military memorabilia dealer, now claims he acted under orders from others, particularly three figures linked to separate trials in Munich and Stuttgart. The charges against Wörner and his co-defendants include terrorism and high treason, stemming from alleged preparations for a coup orchestrated by Heinrich XIII. The group reportedly believed in a conspiracy theory known as QAnon, which posits that Germany and the world are controlled by a pedophile elite operating from underground tunnels. According to Wörner, this belief led him and others to plan for the arrival of an international force called “Alliance” to liberate children from these supposed abusers. He described his actions as motivated solely by the desire to do good. Wörner’s testimony has shifted toward confession, though he continues to blame other defendants for misleading him. He specifically targets Thomas T., a self-styled prophet who, according to Wörner, played a key role in directing the group. In the Munich trial, T admitted to plotting a coup and highlighted Wörner's willingness to use violence. Wörner now refers to T as a “gray eminence,” suggesting he was the mastermind behind the group’s activities. Wörner claims he participated in reconnaissance missions targeting the Reichstag building, aided by Birgit Malsack-Winkemann, a former AfD parliamentarian now charged alongside him. He admits they discussed a military operation, expecting Russian and American forces to lead the effort. However, he insists the group intended to contribute up to 25 armed fighters, fully equipped and trained. Despite this, he denies planning casualties, stating they had no expectation of deaths. He describes acquiring gear such as helmets, holsters, body armor, and uniforms, some of which were obtained illegally. He mentions possessing a weapon, a pistol made in Belgium for the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS, which he claims was part of his “emergency preparedness.” He says he never intended to attack the Bundestag directly but instead saw himself as a supporter of a new German state, modeled after Nazi-era military structures. Wörner portrays himself as a follower, executing orders rather than initiating action. He describes his work in repurposing barracks and designing uniforms for the so-called new German army as following instructions. He calls the designs “typical German style, modernized.” His account suggests a hierarchical structure within the group, with clear leaders issuing directives. The trial continues as prosecutors seek to determine whether Wörner’s actions constitute criminal intent. With more statements expected from other defendants, the legal proceedings remain ongoing, with the potential for further revelations about the extent of the group’s plans and their connections to broader extremist networks.