Federal Court Upholds 99-Year-Old's Conviction for Holocaust Crimes

The German Federal Court maintained the conviction of a 99-year-old woman, Irmgard Furchner, for aiding in the mass murder of over 10,000 people as a typist at a Nazi concentration camp. The ruling dismisses her lawyer's argument and solidifies her two-year suspended sentence.

The German Federal Court has upheld the conviction of 99-year-old Irmgard Furchner for her role in the mass murder of over 10,000 individuals during World War II. Furchner, who served as a typist at the Stutthof concentration camp, received a two-year suspended sentence in 2022.

Furchner's legal defense argued that her involvement did not extend beyond typical clerical duties. However, the court rejected this argument, stating that neutral professional activities do not absolve her guilt since she was aware of and supported the atrocities committed. This ruling is final and cannot be appealed.

During her time at Stutthof, approximately 65,000 prisoners died. The court's ruling reflects ongoing efforts to deliver justice for Holocaust victims, even as those involved grow older. Furchner is among the latest elderly individuals charged with Holocaust-related crimes.

(With inputs from agencies.)