The maze of legal entanglements surrounding this case is nothing short of extraordinary. (CNN)– Nazi war crimes suspect John Demjanjuk was granted an emergency stay late Tuesday to block what appeared to be his imminent deportation to Germany. Demjanjuk, 89, is wanted by German authorities for his alleged involvement during World War II in killings…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — They’re getting up there in age, but the Justice Department continues to take action against Nazi guards living in the U.S. The lastest effort is against Anton Geiser, 84, of Sharon, Pa., who authorities say served as an armed SS guard at two Nazi concentration camps in Germany during…
This has been an amazing and amazingly long battle. By John Caniglia Cleveland Plain Dealer SEVEN HILLS, Ohio – The U.S. government’s 32-year fight to deport John Demjanjuk appears nearly over, even as his family claims he is too feeble to travel. Demjanjuk is expected to arrive in Germany on Monday to face charges that…
This case has gone down a road with endless twists and turns. Here’s the latest twist. By M.R. KROPKO Associated Press Writer CLEVELAND — The U.S. government said Tuesday it is asking German officials for travel documents needed to deport accused World War II Nazi guard John Demjanjuk, who is charged in Europe with 29,000…
