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Trial against teachers in Cottbus: child abuse in camera!
Trial in Cottbus against teachers for serious child abuse begins on August 13, 2025, completely behind closed doors.
Trial against teachers in Cottbus: child abuse in camera!
The regional court in Cottbus is currently dealing with a scandalous trial. The allegations are serious: A 25-year-old teacher from Kolkwitz is said to have sexually abused several underage girls between 2020 and 2024. The trial will be held behind closed doors, a decision that was made on the first day of the trial, before the indictment was read out. The exclusion is primarily intended to provide special protection for the young alleged victims. However, there are also aspects that can be attributed to the desire of the defense.
As Borkener Zeitung reports, the defendant is accused of serious sexual abuse of children, with some of the acts said to have taken place in Kolkwitz. The taking of evidence and the announcement of the verdict are scheduled for November 2025, and the defendant is legally considered innocent until then. The court has so far held back on the exact details of the charges so as not to put additional pressure on the victims.
The exclusion of the public
This case involves a complete exclusion of the public, which does not only result from the desire to protect the victims. The defense requested this exclusion in order to discuss private circumstances and the defendant's sexual preferences, which was supported by the mother of an affected co-plaintiff. This shows how complex the legal framework is in such cases. According to Radio Cottbus, this approach is not uncommon when it comes to highly sensitive topics such as sexual crimes.
The legal framework for such an exclusion is anchored in Section 171b of the Court Constitution Act (GVG), which makes it possible to exclude the public from such negotiations. This not only serves to protect the victims, but also to protect the privacy of the accused, who are often afraid of making a public confession. The most important legal bases here are Sections 171b ff. GVG and Article 6 Paragraph 1 Sentence 2 of the Human Rights Convention (HRC), as Lawyer Odebralski explains.
Until the verdict is announced, there is likely to be little public information about the exact processes involved in the trial, which is a major issue for everyone affected. The sensitivity of such cases requires careful handling and, in the interest of all involved, the courtroom is protected from the prying eyes of the public.