Suspended sentence

Deportation video from the Nazi era: “I found it amusing”

The jury decides the fate of the accused in the jury courtroom of the Salzburg provincial court.

(Bild: Markus Tschepp)

The accused sent disgusting pictures, videos and messages glorifying Hitler and the Nazi Reich: The indictment lists around 70 postings received or sent with the accusation of reactivation. He also had a flag with a Reich eagle and a sign with a swastika at home.

He bought the Nazi items as a 17-year-old at a market in the Czech Republic, explains the German (31), who lives in Pongau. And says of the flag that it is also a symbol of Prussia. He was also able to explain clear Nazi symbols such as the Black Sun. Which contradicts his explanation of the propaganda postings: "It was stupidity and ignorance. I didn't think about it." He also repeated the latter sentence when the judge asked him about the comments. He repeatedly commented on pictures brimming with hatred against foreigners and Jews with "Brilliant": "And you didn't think about that either?"

Questionable statements 
Regarding a video showing the deportation of Jews on a train and accompanied by techno music, he said almost revealingly: "I found that amusing." Several Christmas and Easter greetings with a portrait of Adolf Hitler were also striking. He admits to the accusation of re-activation under the Prohibition Act, probably also because of the clear evidence.

The previously blameless and childless worker was given one last chance: in the form of a 15-month suspended sentence. The verdict is final.