Nazi tattoos at public viewing: Salzburg in court!

Nazi tattoos at public viewing: Salzburg in court!

A shocking incident in the Salzburg Regional Court has shaken the public: A 49-year-old man was convicted of re-activation after tattooing several Nazi symbols, including a striking swastika. This five centimeter swastika was visibly emblazoned on his forearm when he was present on May 26, 2024 at the public viewing of the Austria football game against the Netherlands. In the 1700 football fans who had gathered there, the defendant, who only wore a T-shirt due to a warm day, was particularly noticeable and was discovered and addressed by civil police officers, as the prosecutor reported.

Confession and judgment

The man who appeared with a walking stick and oxygen device, according to his own statements, confessed the allegations and explained: "I'm sorry. It was a stupid bet when I stabbed it 18 years ago." In addition to the swastika, he also had the number "88", known as a Nazi code for "Heil Hitler", on the wrist. Another Nazi symbol, an imperial eagle with a swastika, adorns his chest. Although he had already overflowed the number, the news of his tattoos remains a worrying sign. After the confession, the jury decided to find it guilty. The punishment: 15 months in prison for probation, which is already final, how krone.at reported.

The swastika has a complex and tragic story. Originally an old symbol that had various positive meanings in many cultures, it was exploited and reinterpreted by the National Socialists. The symbol, which is also known as the "sun wheel", was worshiped in India as the "wheel of life". However, its meaning under the Nazis regime turned into a symbol of the Aryan breed. It is essential for the NSDAP, it adorned many flags and propaganda materials and today testifies to the dark past, which is associated with this sign, how Zeitklicks.de shown.