Authorities have initiated legal action against a 21-year-old individual, accusing him of committing child abuse.
In a joint announcement by the Pforzheim Police Headquarters and the Karlsruhe Public Prosecutor's Office, a 21-year-old man has been arrested and indicted for alleged sexual abuse against five boys. The suspect, who was actively working as a youth football coach, has been in custody since January 10, 2023.
The incidents did not occur on club premises or in connection with club events. The location of the events is Pforzheim, and the regional court, where the indictment was made before the external Pforzheim chambers, is located in Karlsruhe.
The victims are five boys aged between 7 and 13, who were known to the suspect from his private environment or through his activity as a football coach. The Public Prosecutor's Office accuses the suspect of committing 82 cases of sexual abuse and 44 cases of severe sexual abuse of children between 2016 and 2022.
Judicial video interviews with the affected children have already been conducted during the investigation. The Regional Court has not yet decided on the opening of the main proceedings.
The investigations were conducted by 13 officers from the Pforzheim Criminal Investigation Department working in a special investigation group. The arrest and indictment were announced on a specific date, but any phone numbers, contact information, or event dates mentioned in this article may no longer be current.
It is important to note that the accused coach who is charged with these heinous crimes has not been identified in the provided search results. The suspect has not yet made any statements about the charges against him.
This article is archived on a website for public record. The safety and well-being of children should always be a priority, and such actions will not be tolerated. The authorities are committed to ensuring justice is served for the victims and their families.
