Benno Ohnesorg: A Student Voice That Sparked Change
His death caused widespread outrage across West Germany. The incident not only highlighted police brutality but also exposed a justice system that failed to hold the shooter accountable. Despite strong evidence, Kurras was acquitted. Decades later, it was revealed that Kurras had also been an informant for East Germany’s secret police, the Stasi. These revelations deepened public mistrust in West Germany’s institutions and fueled radicalization among youth and intellectuals.
