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German Priest to Serve Jail Time for Climate Protest
A Jesuit priest in Germany was convicted for his participation in a climate change protest. He will serve jail time instead of paying a fine.
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Jörg Alt
- What was Jörg Alt convicted for?
- Jesuit priest Jörg Alt was convicted for participating in a climate protest roadblock in Nuremberg, Germany.
- What sentence did Jörg Alt receive and how will he serve it?
- He was sentenced to a 500 euro fine, but due to his vow of poverty, he cannot pay and will serve 25 days in jail instead.
- What was the nature of the climate protest Jörg Alt participated in?
- Alt's actions involved blocking traffic with around 40 other people to raise awareness about climate change.
- Why did the court not accept Jörg Alt's justification for his actions?
- The court rejected Alt's claim that his actions were justified due to climate emergency, stating that he had less disruptive means to make his point.
- What was Jörg Alt's reasoning for accepting a prison sentence instead of paying the fine?
- Alt stated he will serve his jail time in solidarity with other climate activists facing similar legal consequences.