Nazi War Crimes Trial

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
A 100-year-old former guard at a Nazi concentration camp may face trial for aiding and abetting the murder of over 3,300 prisoners during World War II. The guard worked at Sachsenhausen camp near Berlin from 1943 to 1945.

Key Points

  • Former guard at Sachsenhausen concentration camp accused of aiding and abetting murder
  • Over 3,300 prisoners were killed at the camp during WWII
  • Challenges in determining the fitness of the 100-year-old defendant for trial
  • Efforts to bring justice to surviving perpetrators of Nazi war crimes

Pros

  • Seeking justice for victims of Nazi war crimes
  • Holding individuals accountable for their role in atrocities

Cons

  • Challenges in prosecuting elderly defendants due to age and health issues
  • Time limitations in bringing perpetrators to justice