Alice Weidel Denies Knowledge of Grandfather's Nazi Past

The AfD leader claims she was unaware of her grandfather's role as a military judge under Hitler, despite new archival revelations.

Hans Weidel, Alice Weidel's grandfather, was a member of the NSDAP and SS, and served as a military judge in Nazi Germany.
Recent investigations reveal Hans Weidel's direct appointment by Hitler and his involvement in sentencing opponents of the Third Reich.
Alice Weidel asserts she had no knowledge of her grandfather's Nazi affiliations due to family discord and lack of contact.
Despite his Nazi past, Hans Weidel faced unsuccessful investigations post-WWII, with no charges brought against him.
The revelations come as Alice Weidel leads the AfD into elections, a party often scrutinized for its stance on Germany's Nazi history.