Wilhelm Höttl: Schule der Wendigkeit - Die Presse 13.03.2010 Er war SS-Sturmbannführer, wechselte nach dem Krieg die Seite und spionierte für die USA. Sein wendiges Wesen brachte Wilhelm Höttl Ehrungen ein ? und er wurde sogar ...
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Charged with counts I (common plan or conspiracy), 2 (crimes against peace), 3 (war crimes) and 4 (crimes against humanity), he pleaded not guilty.
His defence, for the most part, consisted in refuting the contents of the documents or depositions put before the International Military Tribunal in Nuremberg. Given his position as the highest ranking officer in the RSHA after the death of Himmler and Heydrich, his task was not an easy one and indeed the Tribunal was not convinced.
On 1 October 1946, Ernst Kaltenbrunner was found guilty as charged for the crimes committed under the indictments No 3 and 4.
His appeal to the Control Council was rejected on 10 October 1946.
Ernst Kaltenbrunner was executed by hanging on 16 October 1946.
