US EditionGerman police investigate Roger Waters for Nazi-style costume at concert
- Roger Waters, co-founder and former lyricist of Pink Floyd, is under investigation by German police for wearing a Nazi-style uniform during a concert in Berlin on May 17.
- He is being investigated for incitement of public hatred under Germany's prohibition of Nazi symbols, flags, and uniforms, which is a separate law from the country's hate speech laws.
- Waters is a pro-Palestinian activist who has been accused of holding anti-Jewish views, denying the accusations and arguing that he condemns antisemitism but is demonstrating against Israeli policies.
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Berlin Police Investigate Roger Waters For Possible Incitement Over Nazi Concert Outfit - The Jewish Voice
(AP) — Police in Berlin said Friday that they have opened an investigation of Roger Waters on suspicion of incitement over a costume the Pink Floyd co-founder wore when he performed in the German capital last week. Images on social media showed Waters firing an imitation machine gun while dressed in a long black coat […]
After global outrage, Police investigate Roger Waters over Nazi uniform in Paris concert
Police in Berlin said Friday that they have opened an investigation of Roger Waters on suspicion of incitement over a costume the Pink Floyd co-founder wore when he performed in the German capital last week. Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Images on social media showed Waters firing an imitation machine gun while dressed in a long black coat with a red armband. Police confirmed that an investigation was opened over suspic…
Roger Waters triggers incitement investigation in Berlin after wearing Nazi-inspired outfit on stage
Displaying Nazi symbols, flags, and uniforms is prohibited in Germany, the BBC said, but there are exceptions to the law allowed for artistic or educational reasons.
Roger Waters investigated for ‘inciteful’ outfit
BERLIN (AP) — Police in Berlin said Friday that they have opened an investigation of Roger Waters on suspicion of incitement over a costume the Pink Floyd co-founder wore when he performed in the German capital last week. Images on social media showed Waters firing an imitation machine gun while dressed in a long black coat with a red armband. Police confirmed that an investigation was opened over suspicions that the context of the costume could…
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