They executed Nazis for inhumane actions.

Today inhumane behavior was defended as “just following orders” and it got someone a really big promotion. I think this is part of the intimidation program this new world order likes to dish out. I do not consent to this regime. 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/static.theintercept.com/amp/washington-breaks-out-the-just-following-orders-nazi-defense-for-cia-director-designate-gina-haspel.html