Bishop loses appeal over Holocaust remarks
BERLIN (RNS) A schismatic British bishop who said he didn't believe the
Holocaust claimed 6 million Jews faces a reduced fine of 6,500 euros
($9,110) for incitement, a German appeals court ruled Monday (July 11).
The fine levied against Bishop Richard Williamson is less than both
the 12,000 euros prosecutors had demanded and the 10,000 euros he was
fined in an initial 2010 court case.
Still, Monday's failed appeal is nonetheless a blow for the defense
team, who had insisted that Williamson, 71, should be spared because he
did not know the comments he made in Germany to a Swedish film crew
would be available in Germany, where Holocaust denial is a crime.
