Roland Freisler (30 October 1893 – 3 February 1945) was a prominent and notorious Nazi lawyer and judge. He was State Secretary of the Reich Ministry of Justice and President of the People's Court (Volksgerichtshof), which was set up outside constitutional authority. This court handled political actions against Hitler's dictatorial regime by conducting a series of show trials.
Read more about Roland Freisler: Early Life, Involvement With The Nazi Party, Career Under Hitler, Contribution To The Nazification of The Law, Presidency of The People's Court, Death, Fictional Portrayals