Seven individuals are currently standing trial in Germany for their alleged involvement in a series of violent crimes attributed to the so-called “hammer gang.” The incidents, which took place in various cities across the country, involved attacks on buildings, cars, and other property using hammers and other makeshift weapons. The accused individuals are believed to have ties to extreme-left groups and are facing charges of vandalism, assault, and disturbing the peace.
The trial, which is taking place in Berlin, has brought to light the growing concern over political violence in the country. The prosecution argues that the accused were part of a coordinated effort to spread fear and chaos through their actions. On the other hand, the defense claims that the defendants were exercising their right to protest against what they perceive as social injustices.
The case has sparked a debate about the limits of activism and the use of violence to achieve political goals. While some support the accused individuals as champions of social change, others condemn their methods as dangerous and counterproductive. The trial is expected to shed light on the motivations and beliefs of those involved in the “hammer gang” and may have broader implications for the political landscape in Germany.
The verdict in this trial is eagerly awaited by both supporters and critics of the accused, as it could set a precedent for how similar cases are handled in the future. The outcome of the trial is likely to have far-reaching consequences for the way political dissent is expressed and dealt with in Germany.
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Model:
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Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “German ‘hammer gang’ trial for seven accused of extreme-left violence”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.