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When was Erich Mielke imprisoned?
On 7 December 1989, Erich Mielke was arrested and placed in solitary confinement.
What crime was Erich Mielke convicted of?
After twenty months of one-and-a-half hour daily sessions, Erich Mielke was convicted on two counts of murder and one of attempted murder.
How long was Erich Mielke imprisoned in total?
Erich Mielke was incarcerated for 1,904 days.
What happened during Erich Mielke's imprisonment?
Erich Mielke was then put on trial while imprisoned for ordering the shootings of East Germans who were trying to defect to the West.

Question: Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Self-contained rewrite: Are there any other interesting aspects about Erich Mielkes trial for shootings of East Germans who were trying to defect?