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  "Peter Fitzek, the self-proclaimed 'king of Germany,' began his trial in Düsseldorf today, per Der Spiegel reports. He faces charges including leading a criminal organization.",
  "Fitzek is accused of heading an alternative state and allegedly orchestrating criminal activities, BBC notes. The case has drawn significant attention as a test of German legal systems against pseudo-royal claims.",
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