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Jena, 06.04.2026 – In the second trial against the right-wing extremist martial arts group “Knockout 51,” the Oberlandesgericht (OLG) Jena has delivered its verdicts. The prison and probation sentences remain significantly below the demands of the Federal Prosecutor General and have met with sharp criticism from victim representatives.
Jena, 02.04.2026 – In the second trial involving the right-wing extremist martial arts group “Knockout 51,” the Higher Regional Court (OLG) Jena has delivered its verdicts. Three men received prison and probationary sentences for membership in and support of a criminal organization.
The Higher Regional Court (OLG) Jena has declared the use of automated facial recognition in digital exams inadmissible, awarding compensation to a student from the Universität Erfurt.
The Higher Regional Court (OLG) Jena has declared the use of automated facial recognition in online exams inadmissible, awarding a student compensation for data protection violations.
The Thuringian Higher Regional Court (OLG) in Jena has legally assessed a controversial statement, ruling that while the term „Rotationseuropäer mit Eigentumszuordnungsschwäche“ is defamatory, it does not meet the legal threshold for incitement to hatred.
Due to data protection violations involving the use of “Business Tools” such as the Meta Pixel, the Thüringer Oberlandesgericht (OLG) Jena has ordered the Facebook parent company Meta to pay 3,000 Euros in damages to a consumer.
The Higher Regional Court (OLG) Jena has ordered Meta to pay 3,000 euros in damages for the unauthorized use of tracking pixels, marking a significant ruling for data privacy rights and website operator liability.