O F F I C I A L T R A N S C R I P T in the matter of: THE PRESIDENT: Before the defendants in this case are called u [ ... ]
in his possession for more than thirty days. All the defendants are represented by counsel. In almost all cases the counsel appearing for the defenda [ ... ]
represent their respective Governments in the investigation of the charges against and the prosecution of the major war criminals, pursuant to the Ag [ ... ]
III. STATEMENT OF THE OFFENSE years preceding 8th May, 1945, participated as leaders, organizers, instigators or accomplices in the formulation or e [ ... ]
IV. PARTICULARS OF THE NATURE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMON PLAN OR (A) NAZI PARTY AS THE CENTRAL CORE OF THE COMMON [ ... ]
the opportunistic methods theretofore used, such as fraud, deceit, threats, intimidation, fifth column activities and propaganda, the Nazi conspirator [ ... ]
effective resistance against them could arise within Germany itself. After the failure of the Munich Putsch of 1923 aimed at the overthrow of the Wei [ ... ]
the person of Hitler; instituted a widespread purge of civil servants; and severely restricted the independence of the judiciary and rendered it sub [ ... ]
(b) In order to make their rule secure from attack and to instil fear posed or suspected opponents of the regime. They imprisoned such persons wit [ ... ]
incompatible with Christian teaching, sought to subvert the lar over the youth of Germany. They avowed their aim to (3) The persecution by the Nazi [ ... ]