The Nazi Judge Who Turned Trials into Theatre - Roland Freisler’s Court of Fear and Humiliation - video Dailymotion

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Roland Freisler, president of Hitler’s infamous People’s Court, turned justice into a weapon of terror. Known for his red robes, furious tirades, and near-automatic death sentences, he condemned thousands. His victims ranged from young students of the White Rose to high-ranking officers who opposed Hitler. This film explores his rise, his courtroom theatrics, and how fate caught him in 1945. 🎥 Learn more about Nazi Judge Roland Freisler on World History TV, in the film 'Hitler’s Screaming “Blood Judge” Who Destroyed Justice: Roland Freisler’ 👉LINK in BIO 👈 #nazijudge #history #ww2 #worldhistory #nazigermany #documentary #warcrime #warcriminals

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00:00Freisler's scorn for the defendants was matched only by his devotion to Hitler.

00:05He not only dispensed death sentences liberally, but devised humiliating procedures such as

00:10removing belts and suspenders from the accused so they had to hold up their trousers.

00:16In some cases, defendants were tried in ill-fitting clothing,

00:20making them appear ridiculous as Freisler lectured them.

00:24The judge's thunderous voice boomed across the courtroom,

00:28reaffirming that no dissent would be tolerated in Hitler's Reich.

The Nazi Judge Who Turned Trials into Theatre - Roland Freisler’s Court of Fear and Humiliation

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