German Far-Right Extremist Convicted of Hostage-Taking During Jailbreak Attempt

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
German far-right extremist serving a life sentence for attacking a synagogue in 2019 was convicted of hostage-taking during a jailbreak attempt, sentenced to seven years in prison. He had previously killed two people in the synagogue attack.

Key Points

  • Extremist Stephan Balliet sentenced to seven years for hostage-taking
  • Balliet previously sentenced to life in prison for killing two people in a synagogue attack
  • Synagogue attack broadcast live on the internet

Pros

  • Justice served through conviction and sentencing of the extremist
  • Hostages were freed unharmed in the jailbreak attempt

Cons

  • Tragic loss of two lives in the previous synagogue attack
  • Antisemitic nature of the extremist's actions caused shock in Germany