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German synagogue gunman admits to shooting, anti-Semitic motive – reports German synagogue gunman admits to shooting, anti-Semitic motive – reports
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The man accused of killing two people in a gun attack near a synagogue in the eastern German city of Halle has admitted to the crime and to having a far-right, anti-Semitic motivation, German media reported on Friday.The man accused of killing two people in a gun attack near a synagogue in the eastern German city of Halle has admitted to the crime and to having a far-right, anti-Semitic motivation, German media reported on Friday.
Stephan B., who published an openly racist and anti-Semitic manifesto and live-streamed the shooting on Wednesday, gave a detailed account of the incident to a judge at Germany's federal court of justice, according to Reuters. Stephan B., who published an openly racist and anti-Semitic manifesto and live-streamed the shooting on Wednesday, gave a detailed account of the incident to a judge at Germany’s federal court of justice, according to Reuters.
German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said earlier that a shooting in eastern Germany was anti-Semitic. Justice Minister Christine Lambrecht vowed to get tougher on online platforms if they carry threats or material that incites hatred. German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said earlier that the shooting was anti-Semitic. Justice Minister Christine Lambrecht vowed to get tougher on online platforms if they carry threats or material that incites hatred.