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Hamburg Prosecutor Confirms Kuntz Withdrew Stalking Complaint, Proceedings Continue

The office says the case proceeds as an Offizialdelikt despite the retraction.

Overview

  • Prosecutors confirmed Stefan Kuntz filed a complaint for alleged stalking on December 12 and withdrew it on January 8.
  • Authorities said the withdrawal has no effect on the process because the alleged offense must be pursued ex officio.
  • HSV’s supervisory board said in an earlier statement that allegations of serious misconduct against Kuntz were deemed credible and led to a swift separation at year-end.
  • One HSV employee told Der Spiegel that Kuntz made inappropriate remarks and engaged in inappropriate physical contact, with internal sources describing him as a “touchy guy.”
  • Kuntz has publicly rejected the allegations, signaled legal action through his attorneys, and no criminal charges against him have been announced.