News for Nazi War Criminals Germany charges former Nazi camp secretary with complicity in murdersFormer female secretary from Stutthof concentration camp charged with complicity in murders of 10,000 people.Germany: Appeals against conviction of Nazi guard droppedAll appeals against conviction of concentration camp guard Bruno Dey dropped, making the decision legally binding.Former SS guard convicted of being accessory to murder93-year-old Bruno Dey sentenced by court to two-year suspended sentence for being an accessory to murder at the Stutthof concentration camp.Former Nazi guard apologizes to Holocaust victims ahead of verdict93-year-old Bruno Dey is accused of complicity in the murder of 5,230 people when he worked as an SS tower guard at the Stutthof camp.German prosecutors demand jail time for former Nazi concentration camp guard93-year-old Bruno Dey accused of complicity in the murder of 5,230 people at the Stutthof camp. Russia asks Canada to hand over files on ex-Nazi death squad memberRussia asks Canada to hand over case files on 95-year-old Helmut Oberlander who lost his Canadian citizenship due over wartime activities.Suspected SS guard says he's 'sorry' for his actions93-year-old former SS guard expresses regret in first day of trial for complicity in murder of more than 5,000 people at Stutthof.Nazi guard, 92, charged with 5,230 accessory to murder acts'What good would it have done for me to leave? They’d just have found somebody else,' the former Nazi guard says.German court drops case against former Nazi camp guardCase against former Stutthof guard Johann Rehbogen dropped due to his health.Trial of former Nazi guard likely won't be restartedTrial of 95-year-old Johann Rehbogen, a former SS guard in Stutthof, was suspended in December due to health concerns. Former Nazi guard dies after being deported from USFormer Nazi labor camp guard Jakiw Palij, who was deported from US to Germany in August, dies at 95. Former Majdanek guard 'too sick' to face trialGerman court says it won't put on trial 97-year-old former guard at Majdanek death camp due to his health.Trial of former Nazi guard collapses over his healthJudges end proceedings in trial of former SS guard at Stutthof due to questions about his health. Former Nazi death camp guard charged with accessory to murderGerman prosecutors charge 95-year-old with more than 36,000 counts of accessory to murder at the Mauthausen camp.Former SS guard to stand trial over deaths at Stutthof94-year-old to go on trial on charges of complicity in mass murders of several hundred prisoners at Stutthof concentration camp. Deportation of Nazi ignites partisan debate in USTrump administration's announcement of deportation of SS guard from concentration camp sparks partisan fight. 'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' again asks for clemency96-year-old former Auschwitz guard submits request for clemency in a bid to avoid serving his sentence for accessory to murder.'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' asks for clemency to avoid jailFormer Auschwitz guard Oskar Groening launches bid for clemency in a final bid to avoid serving his sentence as an accessory to murder.'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' must go to jail, judge rulesGermany's constitutional court rejects appeal of former SS guard Oskar Groening against his jail sentence.'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' challenges jail sentenceFormer SS guard Oskar Groening says imprisonment would violate his "right to life".Former guard at Majdanek charged in GermanyGerman prosecutors charge 96-year-old former SS guard at Majdanek with complicity in the murder of detainees. Tillerson urged to deport Nazi guard living in QueensNew York congressman writes Secretary of State, demanding he take action to deport 92-year-old Nazi death camp guard Jakiw Palij. Auschwitz Museum offers confidentiality to Nazi war criminalsPolish Jews outraged after director of Auschwitz Museum calls on Nazi guards to come forward with artifacts, promises confidentiality. Trial of former SS medic stalls againGerman court again suspends the trial of 95-year-old Hubert Zafke, a former medical orderly at the Auschwitz death camp. Trial of former SS medic opens after long delayTrial of 95-year-old Hubert Zafke, who served at Auschwitz, opens in Germany amid health concerns. Forgiving the unforgivableOnly the victim can forgive and there is no cause for him to do so, even if he survives. Germany identifies eight Nazi war criminalsGerman investigators identify eight suspected Nazi war criminals who worked at the Stutthof concentration camp. Germany drops investigation of former SS officerGerman prosecutors drop investigation of former SS officer Wilhelm Kusterer, suspected of war crimes in Italy. 93-year-old Auschwitz guard dies before trialFormer SS guard dies a week before he was scheduled to go on trial for his alleged role in the murder of more than 1,000 at Auschwitz. Suspected Auschwitz guard dies in CroatiaJakob Denzinger, who was under investigation for his Nazi past, dies at 92 before being prosecuted. Court deems Auschwitz paramedic fit for trialGerman court permits trial of 95-year-old accused of being an accessory to the murder of at least 3,681 people at Auschwitz.German court: Former Auschwitz guard fit for trialGerman court says 93-year-old former SS sergeant charged with accessory to murder at Auschwitz is fit for trial.Germany Charges Female Who Served at Auschwitz91-year-old woman charged as an accessory to the murder of 260,000 people at Auschwitz. 'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' Appeals ConvictionDefense team for Oskar Groening appeals his conviction of 300,000 counts of accessory to murder. Prosecutors Seeking 3.5 Years for GroeningGerman prosecutors ask for 3½-year prison sentence for Oskar Groening, a former SS sergeant who served at Auschwitz. 'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' Admits GuiltOskar Groening admits guilt for his role in the Holocaust, a day before closing arguments postponed due to his bad health. 130 Ex-Nazis Given US Retirement BenefitsSocial Security Administration reveals that $20.2 million was paid to ex-Nazi war criminals.Session in Trial of Auschwitz Bookkeeper CanceledThis week's session in the trial of Oskar Groening called off due to his poor health. Poland to Publish List of Auschwitz StaffPoland is preparing an extensive list of the personnel who served in Auschwitz, where more than 8,700 people are now believe to have worked. Germany Praised for Efforts to Charge Former NazisThe Simon Wiesenthal Center touts Germany for most positive results in indicting Nazi war criminals from April 2014- May 2015. Fifth-Most Wanted Nazi Criminal Dies a Free ManSoren Kam, who was the fifth-most wanted war criminal on the Simon Wiesenthal Center list, dies at 93.Was There a Nazi Hideout in Argentina?Argentine archaeologist discovers what he says may have been a hideout for Nazis, located near the border with Paraguay.Germany Charges Former Auschwitz GuardGerman court charges 93-year-old with 170,000 counts of accessory to murder on allegations he served as an SS guard at Auschwitz. Germany to Investigate Suspected Female Nazi GuardGerman prosecutors investigating Hilde Michnia who is suspected of being a guard in Bergen-Belsen and Gross-Rosen. Obama Signs Law Stripping Nazis of Social BenefitsPresident Obama signs into law a measure that bars suspected Nazi war criminals from receiving Social Security. House Passes Bill Denying Benefits to NazisBy a vote of 420-0, House passes bill that closes loopholes that allowed Nazi war criminals to collect social benefits.New Bill Will End Social Security for NazisReps. Carolyn Maloney and Leonard Lance to introduce legislation that will end federal benefits for suspected Nazi war criminals. 'Nazis Shouldn't Receive Social Security'White House responds to revelation that suspected Nazis continued to receive benefits even after leaving the country.U.S. Paid Nazis Even After they LeftDue to a legal loophole, dozens of suspected Nazi war criminals collected Social Security payments after being forced out of the U.S.Alleged U.S. Nazi Dies Before ExtraditionJohann Breyer, an 89-year-old alleged Nazi war criminal dies just hours before court approves his extradition to Germany. 'Last Nazi' on US Soil ArrestedJohann Breyer faces extradition to Germany in what could be the last legal battle against an accused Nazi on US soil.Suspected Nazi Arrested in PhiladelphiaFollowing a German warrant, 89-year-old man arrested on charges of aiding and abetting the killing of Jews in Auschwitz. Germany Investigating 20 Former Guards at MajdanekAround 20 former guards at Majdanek could face charges in Germany, as it continues its crackdown on Nazi war criminals. WJC Praises Germany's Crackdown on War Criminals"The prosecution of those who participated in terrible crimes sends a clear message that justice must be done," says Ronald Lauder. Germany Cracks Down on Nazi War Criminals90-year old female 'fanatic' Auschwitz guard who beat and confined prisoners part of series of arrests, after legal precedent opens trials. Suspected Nazi War Criminal Ruled Unfit for Trial94-year-old Hans Lipschis, suspected of being an SS guard at Auschwitz, deemed unfit for trial by German court. Croatia Investigates Alleged Nazi GuardCroatian prosecutors open a war crimes investigation against 90-year-old suspected of having been a guard in several Nazi camps. |
