Five leaders of the collaborationist “Central Union of Rumanian Jews” were today sentenced to terms ranging from life imprisonment to twelve years at hard labor, after being found guilty by a peoples court of having aided the pro-Nazi Antonescu Government in carrying out its anti-Jewish measures.
Mandor Ghingold, who headed the organization, was sentenced to life imprisonment, as was M. Isacheanu. N. William received a 20-year term; S. Grossman, 15 years; and T. Jackleon, 12 years. All the defendants suffered loss of civil rights and confiscation of their property. The sentences are being appealed.
Among the witnesses heard during the trial, which began last week, were Zionist leaders A.L. Zissu and M. Benvenisti, who described the anti-Zionist activities of the “Central Union.” William Filderman, who was president of the Union of Rumanian Jews, which was liquidated when the collaborationist organization was formed, testified for the defense, stating that the situation of the Jews in Rumania was better in some respects after the “Central Union” was set up, than previously.
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