For which crime was Rudolf Hess convicted?
Crimes against humanity
Genocide
Crimes against peace
No crimes
he was acquitted
Answer
Rudolf Hess was convicted of crimes against peace at the Nuremberg trials. These crimes were defined as "planning, initiating, or waging a war of aggression, or a war in violation of international treaties, agreements or assurances, or participation in a common plan or conspiracy for the accomplishment of any of the foregoing." Hess was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment.
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