German controversy surrounds jail term for transgender far-right extremist
Published: 8/20/2025

German trans right-wing extremist controversy emerges over jail placement for Marla-Svenja Liebich, formerly Sven, linked to neo-Nazi group. Liebich sentenced to prison for incitement and insults; starts term in Chemnitz women's facility amid debate on gender change authenticity. Media scrutiny, legal battles highlight questions surrounding Liebich's gender identity.