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Shock in Munich: referee in court for rape!
A 16-year-old student from Starnberg was raped by a 38-year-old referee. The case is in court.
Shock in Munich: referee in court for rape!
The shocking allegations surrounding the rape of a 16-year-old student from the Munich region by a 38-year-old amateur referee are increasing. Loud South German newspaper The attack occurred in the defendant's apartment at the end of 2023. He has been standing before the Munich II Regional Court since this week and is also charged with possession of child pornography.
The next shock came with the discovery that when he was arrested in April 2024, a large number of incriminating image and video files - a total of 466 images and 174 videos with child pornography content - were found in the hands of investigators. The man has been in custody since his arrest and admits to raping the 16-year-old and possessing the child pornographic materials, but rejects the allegations of raping an 18-year-old fellow referee in autumn 2023.
A passionate hobby and its dark side
In a case that has shocked the refereeing community, the defendant has already terminated his membership and deregistered from his gym, where the 16-year-old also trained. According to reports from witnesses, he even found out about the attacks at an end-of-year party. A perpetrator-victim settlement of 8,500 euros was agreed with the injured student.
The 16-year-old's interrogation took place behind closed doors and was recorded on video to document her statement. A verdict in this high-profile case is expected at the end of January 2025.
Dealing with child pornography and digital responsibility
In view of the incriminating allegations, it is important to highlight how child pornography is dealt with in the digital space. Companies like Yahoo have policies to prohibit child pornography according to their terms of service. The Company maintains a comprehensive digital security program based on the detection and removal of such content. Technical solutions such as PhotoDNA and CSAI Match technologies are used to compare digital signatures and identify suspicious content.
Reporting such content to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) is critical. Yahoo provides comprehensive information about the uploaded materials and the responsible users, which has led not only to the identification of perpetrators, but also to numerous rescues of children.
A concern for everyone
The incidents in Munich are a wake-up call for everyone – whether in sport or in society. The focus must always be on protecting children and young people and dealing with sexual assault. Investigation, prevention and the tough prosecution of crimes must go hand in hand in order to prevent similar acts in the future. It is important that society works together to ensure the safety of the most vulnerable and takes responsibility.
The upcoming negotiations at the Munich II Regional Court will not only determine the fate of the defendant, but will also provide an important social impulse.