Lithuanian officials announced they are pressing charges against a man alleged to have participated in the murder of Jews during World War II. Kazys Gimzauskas, 89, is suspected of giving orders to arrest, interrogate, imprison and execute Jews between 1941 and 1944, when he was deputy head of the Nazi- sponsored Lithuanian security police. Gimzauskas served under Aleksandras Lileikis, 90, who is slated to go on trial this week on similar charges.
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.
