The trial of Erich Honecker. (crimes against humanity trial of former East German President Erich Honecker)

National Review | March 29, 1993| | Copyright

And then suddenly he was scot-free, bundled into an official limousine and speeded to the airport. A day later he was in Chile, in the bosom of his exiled family. The Berlin court had heard the appeal to end the "cruelty" of the trial of Erich Honecker and made its favorable decision hurriedly, precluding any appeal to a higher court; the villain made a quick getaway.

In Germany the denouement was greeted by a groan of surprise and dismay. Was the sentimental factor of the "human dignity" of an ailing old man such an overwhelming constitutional consideration? Could ...

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