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this time there will be no arguments, speeches or discussions of any kind. Each defendant will simply plead guilty or not guilty to the offenses with which he is charged by the indictment.

THE SECRETARY GENERAL: Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach.

ALFRIED KRUPP VON BOHLEN UND HALBACH: Not guilty.

PRESIDING JUDGE ANDERSON: Are you represented by counsel before this Tribunal?

ALFRIED KRUPP VON BOHLEN UND HALBACH: Yes.

PRESIDING JUDGE ANDERSON: Was the indictment in the German language served upon you more than 30 days ago?

ALFRIED KRUPP VON BOHLEN UND HALBACH: Yes.

PRESIDING JUDGE ANDERSON: Are you familiar with the charges and specifications contained in the indictment, and have you read the indictment?

ALFRIED KRUPP VON BOHLEN UND HALBACH: Yes.

PRESIDING JUDGE ANDERSON: Are you now ready to plead to the indictment?

ALFRIED KRUPP VON BOHLEN UND HALBACH: Yes.

PRESIDING JUDGE ANDERSON: How do you plead to this indictment, guilty or not guilty?

ALFRIED KRUPP VON BOHLEN UND HALBACH: Not guilty.


[Each of the other defendants was asked the same questions as those asked of the defendant Alfried Krupp, and each defendant pleaded “Not guilty.”]

PRESIDING JUDGE ANDERSON: The pleas of the defendants will be entered by the Secretary General in the records of the Tribunal.*
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* The ensuing discussion of the order of trial and certain rules of procedure is reproduced in Section III.
 
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