Soghomon Tehlirian was an Armenian man born in 1896 in the Ottoman Empire. He is best known for assassinating Talat Pasha, one of the key architects of the Armenian Genocide, in 1921. Tehlirian's act was motivated by a desire for justice for the atrocities committed against the Armenian people during World War I. After the assassination, Tehlirian was arrested and put on trial in Germany. His trial garnered significant attention, highlighting the plight of Armenians and the impact of the genocide. Ultimately, he was acquitted, and his actions sparked discussions about justice and accountability for historical crimes.