Paediatrician in Germany charged with 130 counts of sexual abuse
Summary
A 46-year-old pediatrician in Brandenburg, Germany, has been charged with 130 counts of sexual abuse, including rape of children mostly under his care. The alleged crimes happened between 2013 and 2025, and the doctor has been held in custody since November after one mother reported a suspected assault.Key Facts
- The accused pediatrician worked in clinics around Brandenburg, near Berlin.
- Charges include serious sexual abuse of children and multiple rapes.
- Most offenses happened during his work in clinics operated by the Havelland healthcare group.
- Authorities have seized data storage devices with suspected evidence.
- The doctor remains in pre-trial detention; a regional court will decide on a trial.
- The Havelland Kliniken group admitted that safety rules requiring two adults to be present during child exams were not always followed.
- The healthcare group is cooperating fully with prosecutors and has expressed sympathy for potential victims.
- A similar major abuse case happened in France in 2023, highlighting wider concerns about patient safety in hospitals.
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