Fugitives Return After Decades to Face Justice

Peter Krauth and Thomas Walter, former members of the left-wing group 'Das K.o.m.i.t.e.e', have ended their 30-year flight and surrendered to German authorities. The duo, linked to a failed 1995 plot to bomb a Berlin prison, returned from Venezuela to face trial. Their plan, involving propane gas bottles and timers, was thwarted by police before it could be executed. The death of their accomplice, Bernhard Heidbreder, in 2021 and their subsequent asylum in South America marked significant chapters in their prolonged evasion.

The trial is set to commence on March 17, with the verdict expected by April 8. A deal with the prosecution suggests leniency in exchange for confessions, potentially resulting in suspended sentences for the pair. Their arrest at Berlin Brandenburg Airport marks the conclusion of a long-standing pursuit by international authorities. The case highlights the enduring reach of justice and the eventual closure of decades-old pursuits.