Schlegelberger Testifies on Justice Ministry
Schlegelberger explains Justice Ministry administration and legal policy during the Nazi period in testimony before the Tribunal.
Justice Trial
21 historical records assigned to this proceeding.
Blair Appointed Judge of Tribunal III
Blair received appointment to Military Tribunal III, giving him responsibility for hearing evidence about the use of German courts as instruments of persecution.
Brand Appointed Judge of Tribunal III
Brand was appointed a member of Military Tribunal III and joined the judicial panel created to hear the prosecution of Nazi-era legal officials.
Harding Named Alternate Judge of Tribunal III
Harding was named alternate judge for the Justice Case, providing the tribunal with a replacement member if one of the regular judges became unable to continue.
Marshall Appointed Presiding Judge of Tribunal III
Marshall was designated presiding judge of Military Tribunal III, the court constituted to hear the Justice Case against judges and Justice Ministry officials.
Justice Case Tests Criminal Use of Courts
The Justice Case examines whether judges and ministry officials used legal institutions as instruments of persecution and unlawful punishment.
Justice Trial Opens
The Justice Case opened against former judges and Justice Ministry officials accused of using the legal system for persecution.
Behl Testifies in Justice Case
Conrad Behl testifies as the prosecution develops its case concerning the use of German courts as instruments of political persecution.
Seiler Testifies in Justice Case
Irene Seiler gives evidence about Nazi racial law enforcement and the human consequences of politically controlled judicial proceedings.
Ferber Testifies in Justice Case
Karl Ferber begins testimony concerning judicial practice under National Socialism and the operation of special political courts.
Doebig Testifies in Justice Case
Friedrich Doebig gives evidence on the transformation of German judicial institutions and pressures placed on judges under the Nazi regime.
Brand Becomes Presiding Judge of Tribunal III
Brand became presiding judge after Carrington Marshall was relieved because of illness, while Harding moved from alternate status to a full judicial seat.
Justice Case Defence Phase Addresses Rothaug
The defence phase begins as Rothaug and other judicial defendants answer allegations that courts were deliberately used for persecution and unlawful punishment.
Altstoetter Defence Case Presented
Altstoetter's defence contests allegations arising from his Justice Ministry position and his membership in the SS.
Rothaug Final Defence Arguments Heard
Defence counsel presents final arguments for Rothaug as the Justice Case approaches the end of its evidentiary and argument phase.
Justice Trial Final Statements
The Justice Case concluded its evidentiary phase with final statements from the defendants.
Justice Case Judgment Begins
Military Tribunal III begins reading its judgment on the criminal responsibility of judges and Justice Ministry officials.
Justice Trial Judgment
Military Tribunal III began delivering judgment in the Justice Case.
Justice Case Sentences Announced
The Tribunal announces sentences after convicting ten defendants and acquitting others in the Justice Case.
Justice Trial Sentence
Rothaug received life imprisonment after conviction in the Justice Case.
Harding Joins High Command Tribunal
Harding joined the High Command Tribunal after earlier service in the Justice Case, participating in the prosecution of senior German military officers.