Scandal at the Special Olympics: German coach suspended after allegations of abuse

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A Special Olympics coach has been suspended over allegations of abuse.

The Special Olympics for athletes with intellectual disabilities will take place in Berlin from 17 to 25 June. Now the occasion is overshadowed by allegations of abuse.

As the TV channel rbb writes, a trainer (55) of the German cycling team was excluded due to an ongoing procedure. The man, who is a primary school teacher by profession, is accused of sexually abusing several of his students. A criminal case is pending at the Frankfurt Regional Court.

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father of a participant

As a spokesman for Special Olympics Germany told “Bild,” consequences were immediately drawn when the allegations were heard: “The trainer’s accreditation was withdrawn, he had to leave the team hotel immediately and was relieved of all Special Olympics duties and activities. released in Germany until the matter is cleared up.

In addition to his work as a coach, the man is said to be the father of a participant in the Special Olympics. He denies the charges and wants an acquittal with his lawyer.

Grab a girl by the breasts

According to rbb research, there are 29 cases of abuse between August 2018 and March 2022. He was accused, among other things, of pulling children onto his lap and grabbing students under their T-shirts. He also allegedly grabbed the breasts of a 14-year-old.

It will take a long time before there is clarity about the case: the trial will be opened on November 6. (byl)

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