Walter Becker, a former Nazi accused of murdering Jews in Poland in World War II, was acquitted by a Hamburg criminal court yesterday. Becker, 74, went on trial last July. The prosecution had called for a life sentence on six charges of murder, complicity in murder and complicity in the deportation of the inhabitants of the Jewish ghetto in Starachowice, Poland.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
