Scandal around Berlin HIV doctor: Procedure for abuse set!

Scandal around Berlin HIV doctor: Procedure for abuse set!

Berlin, Deutschland - The Berlin Regional Court has stopped an abuse procedure against the 67-year-old HIV doctor Heiko J.. This decision comes after seven years of investigation in which the doctor was reported for sexual abuse. The public prosecutor, who had determined him since 2014, raised the accusations after the doctor accepted a total of 25,000 euros. This sum is divided into two parts: 12,500 euros go to the advertiser, while the remaining 12,500 euros flow to two non -profit facilities. With this payment, the procedure will be finally stopped and the presumption of innocence is now valid again for Heiko J. rbb24 had already been collected in 2016 and comprised a total of five alleged acts between August 2011 and May 2013.

The negotiation itself was lengthy, with 22 days of negotiations since the beginning of the trial in 2021. At the court hearings, only one injured, Martin, could be made reliable statements. Most were reserved compared to at least 30 alleged victims, so only five lawsuits could be submitted. Charge against Heiko J. was, like Siegessäfe , successfully judged in November 2021, but the original allegations remained controversial. The judge Rüdiger Kleingünther was convinced of Martin's statement and sentenced the doctor to a fine of 45,000 euros.

An end with many question marks

Despite the conviction, the original judgment would never have become final because both sides went into account. Ultimately, the public prosecutor was forced to withdraw the appeal against the freedom in order to avoid a new burden on the co -plaintiffs. Martin, however, was anything but agreed with the attitude of the procedure and would have liked to accept the appeal hearing.

In addition to the legal dimension, the topic of HIV in healthcare is another one that always provides conversation. In Germany, around 7,000 people with HIV are active in healthcare. In the case of applications, those affected often have to endure uncomfortable questions about their HIV status. In many cases, employers must not request any information on it unless the respective activity carries risks for third parties. In less risky professions, employees are entitled to the “right to lie” if such questions are not relevant. The general equal treatment law protects these people and ensure that they are not discriminated against because of their chronic illness. Information on this is available at hiv-diskrimination.de

Overall, the procedure against Heiko J. is now set, but the echo of this long -term discussion remains in the room. Many those affected and interested will continue to watch the effects of this decision on trust in the medical profession and how to deal with HIV-positive people in the healthcare system.