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Boxing trainer under suspicion: investigation into sexual assault!
Investigations against boxing trainers from Preetz for sexual abuse and theft; numerous allegations are raised.
Boxing trainer under suspicion: investigation into sexual assault!
In Preetz, a town in the Plön district, Schleswig-Holstein, there are serious allegations against a 52-year-old boxing trainer. The ongoing investigation into sexual abuse of minors has caused a wave of consternation. [kn-online.de reports that ...](https://www.kn-online.de/lokales/ploen/boxclub-in-schleswig-holstein-nach-vorwuerfen-des-sexualen-masses- Werden-weitere-vorwuerfe-KYOYQGQK6RA47EAAPMCFRC4JEE.html) Police investigators and the public prosecutor's office are currently dealing with a total of twelve cases involving sexual assaults and the making of secret video recordings sometimes even with hidden cameras in changing rooms.
The boxing trainer has been in custody since mid-March after being suspected of committing sexual assaults over a period of several months to years. The trigger for the investigation was the seizure of his cell phone, which is said to contain incriminating images and video material. Evidence has also emerged about other possible victims, who could not only come from your own club. Rundum Deutschland reports that ... the public prosecutor's office in Kiel assumes that not all of the acts took place in the immediate training environment.
The accusations and the reactions
The allegations are serious; the alleged acts are not limited to just a few incidents. The Schleswig-Holstein Amateur Boxing Association (SHABV) reacted immediately and banned the trainer until further notice. The German Boxing Association (DBV) was also informed and is supporting the ongoing investigation. Secretary General Michael Müller encourages the affected families to file a complaint. The boxing club is shocked by those involved and is relying on close cooperation with the investigative authorities in order to deal with the events internally.
The situation is particularly problematic for the children and young people affected. Experts and child protection organizations are urgently calling for legally binding measures to prevent sexual violence in sport. The discussion about protection concepts, training for trainers and improved communication in cases of abuse could soon gain momentum. The German Sports Youth publishes information on the fact that ... the demand for a tailor-made licensing system in sports training is growing. This is intended to effectively counteract misconduct by trainers.
Consequences for sport and society
The incident causes disbelief on a social level. The coach, who was considered committed and valued, is now surrounded by serious allegations. What will happen to the many children who are connected to sport? The investigations could not only have legal consequences, but also have far-reaching consequences for sport in general. There are possible claims for damages under civil law, which could be directed against both the accused and the association. The demand for a comprehensive overhaul of safety standards in sport is becoming louder.
In this depressing situation, it is to be hoped that the necessary measures will be taken to prevent future attacks and provide victims with the support they urgently need. The coming weeks and months will show whether the answers given by society and sport do justice to the seriousness of the situation.