One of the most notable cases of persecution for homosexual…

One of the most notable cases of persecution for homosexuality within the Nazi regime involved Ernst Röhm, the leader of the SA (Sturmabteilung). Although Röhm was initially a close ally of Adolf Hitler, his growing power became a threat. During the "Night of the Long Knives" in 1934, Röhm was arrested and executed. While political power struggles and fears over his influence were primary reasons for his downfall, his homosexuality was also used as a justification for his elimination.