Xavier Vallat, former head of the Vichyite Commissariat for Jewish Affairs, was released today after serving five years of a ten-year prison term which he received for collaborating with the Germans during the war. His release was made conditional on his refraining from any political activities.
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.
