(Molly Bruns, Headline USA) Judge Christian Dettmar received a suspended prison sentence for “perverting the law” after striking down a rule by the German government that mandated masking for schoolchildren.
Dettmar, who served as a judge in the German state of Thuringia, rejected a rule that required masking, social distancing and daily COVID testing for school-aged kids as part of the pandemic response, according to Breitbart.
The judge issued a statement after striking down the rule, explaining that the health of the children was not the motive for this law.
Two schools in the city of Weimar, Thuringa did not enforce the COVID mandates because of his decision, enraging the country’s federal government.
A higher court overturned Dettmar’s decision after the Thuringa Department of Education issued a formal complaint. They launched a suit against the judge, and he was subsequently accused of “perverting the law” as he purportedly ruled on a matter where he had no authority.
The prosecution accused the judge of listening to only skewed evidence from experts who criticized the lockdowns.
The prosecution attempted to paint the judge’s decision as a radical statement against the lockdowns, not coming from a place of concern and care for the state’s children. They also claimed he deleted emails and files to intentionally deceive the prosecution and evade sentencing.
Judge Dettmar did not apologize for ruling, and said he felt no regret and would gladly make the same decision again “out of deep inner conviction.”
Recently, Dettmar received a two year suspended sentence from the state’s district court.
In Germany judges who receive more than 12 months suspended sentencing may also lose their seat and their pension.
The state ordered Dettmar to take a suspension when the case went to trial. He also faced a police search of his home, office and digital devices.
