Ludwig Beck
Heisterman was charged with negligent disobedience and in September 1944 was sentenced to nine months in prison by the "Reichskriegsgericht", however he was pardoned for his previous service. He returned to his division, but was again summoned to Berlin on 30 October. Hitler, suspecting him of collaboration with "Generaloberst" Ludwig Beck, revoked his sentence and Heisterman was again arrested and had to face another trial. On 21 November he was sentenced to death by the "Reichskriegsgericht", dishonourably discharged and stripped of all honors, ranks and titles. The judges openly stated that they had to follow the Führer's instructions.