Overview
- A woman now 30 told Süddeutsche Zeitung she met Wecker at 15 and that he, then 63, maintained near-daily contact in 2011–2012 with sexual encounters after she turned 16.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung reports reviewing diaries, chat logs and emails that purportedly document the relationship.
- Through his lawyer, the 78-year-old singer acknowledges in his memory a consensual relationship, calls his conduct morally unacceptable, expresses deepest regret and cites heavy alcohol use.
- The lawyer states he assumes no criminal offense occurred, and the reports note no criminal charges or formal proceedings.
- Wecker canceled his November tour dates two weeks ago, and his lawyer says he is seriously ill and receiving inpatient treatment.