Crime & Law

Hanns Albin Rauter Executed for Crimes Against Humanity

Hanns Albin Rauter, who served as the chief SS and Police Leader in the Netherlands during World War II, was convicted for his role in numerous atrocities, including the deportation and execution of Jewish civilians. The court in the Netherlands found him guilty of crimes against humanity in a trial that underscored the accountability of war criminals. Rauter was sentenced to death and subsequently executed, marking a significant moment in post-war justice efforts within Europe.

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