Trial of Former Stasi Officer for Murder of Polish Man in Berlin
An 80-year-old former officer from communist East Germany's secret police, the Stasi, is on trial for the killing of a Polish man at a Berlin border crossing 50 years ago. The case resurfaced due to a tip from the Stasi's archives in 2016.
Key Points
- Former Stasi officer on trial for murder of Polish man at Berlin border crossing 50 years ago
- Case resurfaced in 2016 due to tip from Stasi archives
- Trial ongoing with seven scheduled sessions through May 23