(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The German federal court has granted the petition of Herr Fachenbach, a member of the Poale Zion party, to reopen his trial.
Fachenbach was formerly secretary of Kurt Eisner, the murdered Prime Minister of Bavaria, was accused of treason several years ago and sentenced to twelve years imprisonment. Recently, clemency was granted him. It is now certain that at the new trial, he will be completely rehabilitated.
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