German faces jail for 'ironic' remark

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A German man could be jailed for three years over a comment posted on the
internet, in which prosecutors say he belittled the events of 11
September.

In a case which critics say has major implications for freedom of speech
on the internet, Holger Voss stands accused of "glorification of a
criminal act".

Mr Voss, who will appear in court in the western German town of Muenster
on Wednesday, insists his comments were meant to be sarcastic.

He had written a final sentence at the foot of his remarks - posted last
summer on the Telepolis message board - which he says indicates that the
sentiments expressed were not to be taken seriously.