80-year-old ex-East German Stasi officer Martin Naumann on trial for 1974 murder of Polish escapee Czeslaw Kukuczka; conviction would be historic.
Martin Naumann, an 80-year-old former East German Stasi officer, is on trial for the 1974 murder of Polish man Czeslaw Kukuczka, who was shot while trying to flee to the West. If convicted, Naumann would be the first Stasi officer found guilty of murder, symbolizing Germany's efforts to confront past injustices. Prosecutors seek a 12-year sentence, while the defense argues there is inadequate evidence linking Naumann to the crime.
October 14, 2024
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