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Konstantin Wecker Acknowledges Past Relationship With Teen, Calls Conduct 'Wholly Inappropriate'

His lawyer says he remembers the relationship as consensual and expects no criminal liability.

Overview

  • A woman now 30 told the Süddeutsche Zeitung she met Wecker at 15, exchanged near-daily calls and messages in 2011–2012, and had sexual encounters with him after she turned 16.
  • The newspaper reports it reviewed diaries, chat logs and emails that purportedly document the contact and later meetings.
  • Through his lawyer, the 78-year-old singer expressed deep regret and apologized, describing his behavior as morally unacceptable.
  • His representation said he heavily abused alcohol at the time, was often not in control, and can recall few details of the period.
  • The woman remains in therapy and did not file a complaint, and Wecker has canceled November tour dates as his lawyer says he is in inpatient treatment.