17 Staff at Augsburg-Gablingen Prison Under Investigation for Abuse Allegations

Authorities are probing claims of mistreatment and alleged torture of inmates, with the suspended prison director among those accused.

Prosecutors in Augsburg are investigating 17 individuals connected to the Augsburg-Gablingen prison, including the suspended prison director, over allegations of abuse and misconduct.
The investigation centers on accusations of physical abuse in office, with claims of severe mistreatment of inmates, including confinement in harsh conditions without basic necessities.
Evidence, including documents and data storage devices, has been seized following searches conducted by law enforcement authorities.
Complaints about conditions in the prison have surfaced from both inmates and staff, including a prison doctor, alleging a pattern of abuse dating back months.
Criticism has also been directed at the Bavarian Justice Ministry, which reportedly received warnings about the situation over a year ago but failed to act decisively.