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?ck Panther,” Italian Jewish Girl Who Betrayed Jews to Nazis, Sentenced to 12 Years

June 11, 1947
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Celeste de Porto, 22-year-old Jewish girl charged betraying Jews to the Gestapo in Italy, was today sentenced to twelve years ?isonment. She is known here as the “Black Panther.”

The mild sentence has aroused public opinion. The prosecutor, who originally ##d for a 30-year term has announced that he will appeal. Other war criminals on ##al at the same time received sentences ranging from 12 to 18 years.

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