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Potsdam paediatrician faces more than 130 charges over alleged child abuse
A 46-year-old paediatrician has gone on trial in Potsdam, accused of sexually abusing more than 70 children while working at clinics in eastern Germany. The case came to light after a mother reported suspicions about her child, prompting an investigation that prosecutors say uncovered evidence of other offences.
He faces more than 130 charges relating to alleged crimes between 2013 and 2025, and largely admitted the allegations after they were read in court. Prosecutors say he photographed or filmed children, sometimes disguising assaults as medical procedures; in at least four cases, abuse allegedly occurred during visits to daycare centres. The doctor has been in custody since November last year, and the trial is expected to run until December.
In short
- A mother’s report led to the investigation.
- The paediatrician faces more than 130 charges.
- He largely admitted the allegations in court.
Explained simply
Paediatricians are doctors who specialise in children’s health. In Germany, they may work in clinics and other settings where children receive care, including visits to daycare centres.
The case centres on a doctor who worked at clinics in eastern Germany and is accused of abusing children over several years. Prosecutors say a mother’s report prompted an investigation that uncovered evidence relating to other children.
The allegations concern the safety of children in medical care and how suspected abuse is investigated. The charges are claims being considered by the court; the trial will examine the evidence and the doctor’s responsibility.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Paediatrician, 46, who is accused of sexually abusing more than 70 children in Germany ‘was found out after one mother reported suspected crimes’, court hears”.