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A German court ruled that 100-year-old former Nazi guard Gregor Formanek can stand trial for aiding 3,322 murders at Sachsenhausen concentration camp (1943–1945).

The decision overturns a lower court's ruling that deemed Formanek unfit for trial due to insufficient psychiatric evaluation.

Germany has intensified efforts to prosecute remaining Nazi war criminals since a 2011 precedent allowed convictions without proof of direct killings.

Time is critical, as many suspects have died or become unfit for trial, leaving historical accountability as an urgent priority.

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[-] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 weeks ago

Impact is likely minimal as pretty much everyone with direct involvement is dead. As for his life after, I doubt there was much regret, prison guards weren't just randomly assigned. He actively has to choose that assignment and be approved for it.

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