Allegation of infidelity: Rheinsberg's mayor Schwochow in court!

Allegation of infidelity: Rheinsberg's mayor Schwochow in court!

Politics is simmering in Rheinsberg: On Friday, July 18th, Mayor Frank-Rudi Schwochow will be standing in front of the Neuruppin district court. The trial, which began its first rounds on July 4th, is characterized by serious allegations of infidelity and defamation. This indictment sheds a worrying light on the local government and political situation in this region.

The accusation of infidelity relates to the termination of the former managing director of the Rheinsberger Wohnungsgesellschaft (Rewoge), Stephan Greiner-Petter. Schwochow was sitting on the supervisory board together with Freke Over when the termination was decided. The mayor argued that his actions were necessary to prevent an automatic extension of the managing director's contract, which would have been illegal under Rewoge's rules. However, Rewoge later had to deal with damages of around 11,000 euros when Greiner-Petter sued against the termination and won in the Neuruppin regional court. maz-online.de

A shambles of politics and justice

But that's not all: Schwochow also faces an accusation of defamation. This is about a statement he made to the district council in October 2023, in which he falsely claimed that an investigation was being conducted against the district administrator. This accusation could cause him the next legal trouble if the public prosecutor's office obtains another criminal order for defamation. The mayor also has the opportunity to appeal against these defamation penalties. rbb24.de

The process itself is accompanied by a charged atmosphere. In the first hearing, the statements of Schwochow and the witnesses were postponed, which could reinforce the impression that not only legal but also deeper political turf wars are at work here. District Administrator Ralf Reinhardt was also present and got into a heated exchange with Schwochow during the questioning. It is clear that there are tensions between the city administration and the district council, which could further damage the reputation of local politics. in-neuruppin.de

Next stage in the legal dispute

The next hearing begins on July 18th at 9 a.m. and is open to the public. The citizens of Rheinsberg can be curious to see how the situation will develop. It is clear that this process could not only endanger Frank-Rudi Schwochow's professional future, but also undermine trust in local politics. At a time when political integrity and transparency are particularly desired, this case could mean a turnaround in the perception of public administration in Rheinsberg.

What do citizens think about these developments? Will the consequences, no matter what they happen, permanently change the political climate? The negotiations could provide answers to these pressing questions.