Oskar Groening

'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' dies before justice can be served

Oskar Groening dies before beginning prison sentence for role in murder of 300,000 Jews.

'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' again asks for clemency

96-year-old former Auschwitz guard submits request for clemency in a bid to avoid serving his sentence for accessory to murder.

Clemency plea denied for convicted Auschwitz guard, 96

German courts reject former Auschwitz guard Oskar Groening's plea for clemency.

'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' asks for clemency to avoid jail

Former 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 rules

Germany's constitutional court rejects appeal of former SS guard Oskar Groening against his jail sentence.

'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' challenges jail sentence

Former SS guard Oskar Groening says imprisonment would violate his "right to life".

'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' fit to serve sentence, court rules

German regional appeals court rules that 96-year-old former Auschwitz guard is fit to serve 4-year prison sentence.

Former Auschwitz guard, 96, found fit to serve prison sentence

Prosecutors in German state of Hanover say that a 96-year-old former Auschwitz guard is fit to serve his 4-year prison sentence.

'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' Appeals Conviction

Defense team for Oskar Groening appeals his conviction of 300,000 counts of accessory to murder.

Former Nazi's Conviction Must 'Pave the Way' for More

Jewish groups praise Oskar Groening's conviction, but call on European authorities 'not to relent' in bringing all living Nazis to justice.

'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' Given 4 Years in Jail

SS sergeant Oskar Groening convicted by German court after admitting to 'guilt' for his role massacring Jews at Auschwitz.

Prosecutors Seeking 3.5-Year Sentence for 'Auschwitz Bookkeeper'

German prosecutors ask for 3½-year prison sentence for Oskar Groening, a former SS sergeant who served at Auschwitz.

'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' Admits Guilt Before Trial Postponed

Oskar Groening admits guilt for his role in the Holocaust, a day before closing arguments postponed due to his bad health.

Session in Trial of 'Auschwitz Bookkeeper' Called Off

This week's session in the trial of Oskar Groening called off due to his poor health.

'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' Describes an 'Orderly' Camp

"Everything happened in an orderly fashion," says former SS officer Oskar Groening at his trial in Germany.

'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' Admits 'Moral Guilt' as Trial Begins

Former SS guard Oskar Groening admits he 'shares morally in the guilt' of the holocaust, but denies criminal responsibility.

'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' To Go on Trial Tuesday

Former Auschwitz, SS guard Oskar Groening, 93, will start trial in Germany Tuesday on charges of 300,000 counts of accessory to murder.

German Court to Try Former Auschwitz Guard for Murder

Oskar Groening, 93, arrested in September for his role in the deaths of 300,000 people during the Holocaust, will be tried in 2015.

300,000 Counts of Accessory to Murder Against Auschwitz Guard

93-year-old Oskar Groening charged by German prosecutors for role in stealing from murdered Jews in infamous death camp.