German far-right suspect admits to killing pro-refugee politician
By DW
07 August 2020 |
12:50 pm
The main suspect in the killing of regional German politician Walter Lübcke has confessed and apologized in court. Sonja Jordans is following the trial of a crime that highlights the rising threat of neo-Nazi extremism.
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