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German Pediatrician Faces 130 Charges of Child Sexual Abuse Over 12 Years
German Paediatrician Charged With 130 Cases Of Child Sex Abuse Over 12 Years
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A pediatrician in Brandenburg, Germany, has been charged with 130 counts of child sexual abuse, including rape, over a period of 12 years. The alleged crimes occurred while he was employed at Havelland Kliniken, with many offenses reportedly committed during his professional duties.
- 01The pediatrician is charged with 130 counts of sexual offenses against children.
- 02The alleged crimes occurred over 12 years, from December 2013 to November 2024.
- 03Many offenses were reportedly committed while the suspect was on duty at clinics in Rathenow and Nauen.
- 04The case has been handed over to the regional court in Potsdam, Brandenburg.
- 05The pediatrician remains in pretrial detention following his arrest in November 2024.
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A pediatrician in Brandenburg, Germany, has been charged with 130 counts of sexual abuse against children, including aggravated sexual abuse and rape. Prosecutors stated that the alleged offenses took place over 12 years, from December 1, 2013, to November 5, 2024, primarily while the suspect was performing his duties at clinics in Rathenow and Nauen. The charges were made public on May 6, 2025, after the mother of a female patient alerted the police, leading to the pediatrician's arrest in November 2024. Authorities seized numerous data storage devices during the investigation. This case echoes a similar incident in France involving a convicted pediatrician who abused hundreds of patients over many years.
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This case raises serious concerns about child safety in medical settings and the need for stricter oversight in healthcare professions.
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