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Judge rules: Roger Waters can still perform in Frankfurt

Summary by Ground News

Roger Waters will perform at Frankfurt Festhalle on May 29. City and state had argued for the show to be cancelled, calling Waters "one of the world's most influential antisemites" The court said that although Waters' show obviously borrows symbolism linked to National Socialism, it could not see that he was glorifying or qualifying Nazi deeds.

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Jornal Expresso

Center

Roger Waters wins court battle to be able to play in Frankfurt

The former Pink Floyd won the lawsuit that opposed him against the municipality of Frankfurt, Germany, which prohibited him from acting there. The Roger Waters concert “does not glorify or relativize Nazi crimes or identify with racist Nazi ideology”, the court decision can be read

3 years ago·Paço de Arcos, Portugal

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Celebretainment

Center

Roger Waters awarded legal right to perform in Frankfurt following gig cancellation due to 'antisemitism'

Roger Waters has the right to "artistic freedom" despite his "tasteless" comments.

3 years ago·Georgia, United States

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The Times of Israel

Center

Court rules Frankfurt can’t cancel Roger Waters concert over his antisemitism record

German city's administrative court says former Pink Floyd frontman 'didn't glorify or relativize the crimes of the Nazis or identify with Nazi racist ideology'

3 years ago·Jerusalem, Israel

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Jerusalem Post

Center

Frankfurt can't cancel Roger Waters concert over antisemitism

Waters, the former frontman of the band Pink Floyd, took legal action and prevailed on Tuesday after Frankfurt officials said in February they would cancel his concert in May.

3 years ago·Jerusalem, Israel

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Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Lean Left

Frankfurt can’t cancel Roger Waters concert over his antisemitism record, court rules

The Frankfurt court ruled that Rogers “did not glorify or relativise the crimes of the Nazis or identify with Nazi racist ideology” in past concerts.

3 years ago·New York, United States

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Common Dreams

Left

'Win for Artistic Freedom' as Court Reverses Frankfurt Ban on Roger Waters Concert

"Politicians don't have the right to intimidate artists and their fans by banning performances," the outspoken human rights activist and Pink Floyd co-founder has said.

3 years ago·Portland, United States

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