Editing Karl Wolff (section)

==Imprisonment and Release==
	•	Prison Life: Wolff served his sentence in a West German prison. He was treated relatively well, as was common for high-ranking Nazi prisoners during this period. He maintained contact with his family and former SS associates, some of whom lobbied for his release. Wolff continued to express little remorse, framing himself as a victim of circumstance or a scapegoat for Germany’s collective guilt.

	•	Early Release: In 1969, Wolff was released after serving only five years, officially due to health issues (he claimed heart problems). His release was controversial, as many felt he had not fully atoned for his crimes. The decision reflected the broader leniency toward former Nazis in West Germany during the 1960s, where political and social pressures often favored reintegration over prolonged punishment.