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Oskar Groening

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94-year-old former SS guard dubbed the “bookkeeper of Auschwitz”.

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21 Apr, 2015

Admits moral guilt

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Groening asks for forgiveness at the start of his trial. He admits he knew Jews were sent to gas chambers but denies he was involved.

For me there’s no question that I share moral guilt…I ask for forgiveness. Whether I am guilty under criminal law, you will have to decide.