House search of Juso sparks public uproar.

In a series of unexpected events, the residence of Nela Kruschinski, the Juso chairwoman in Menden, was the subject of a controversial search on the morning of April 1st. The visit by five police officers, armed with search warrants, caused quite a stir, with allegations that the search was illegal.

The search warrant was issued by the Arnsberg District Court and aimed to gather evidence against Nela, who is suspected of being responsible for graffiti sprayed on a guesthouse during the federal election campaign in January. The graffiti, which read "Shut up, Merz" and "Antifa, go on the offensive," was found on a guesthouse where Friedrich Merz, a candidate for chancellor, was holding a campaign event in his home constituency.

Thomas Kutschaty, an SPD state parliamentarian and a lawyer, filed an objection against the search warrant for Nela. He argued that the lack of an application from the Public Prosecutor's Office made the search warrant invalid. The reason for the ruling by the Arnsberg Higher Regional Court was indeed the lack of such an application.

The investigating judge reportedly did not contact the Public Prosecutor's Office, a fact that has raised questions about the legality of the search. It is worth noting that an administrative court director cannot give instructions to judges on individual cases.

The search resulted in the seizure of Nela's laptop, phone, and several notebooks. Nela, however, denies any responsibility for the graffiti. Her father, Mirko Kruschinski, the local SPD chairman, was reportedly shocked by the police visit, especially as the officers were wearing bulletproof vests and carrying heavy pistols.

The director of the Arnsberg District Court is Charlotte Merz, wife of the current federal chancellor. However, Charlotte Merz denies having exerted any influence or knowing anything about the search warrant. It is unclear why the judge who issued the warrant was only appointed as a probationary judge and, unfortunately, the search results do not provide the name of this judge.

This incident has undoubtedly caused a significant stir, raising questions about the legality of the search and the role of those involved. As the investigation continues, it is hoped that clarity will be brought to this situation.