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Prosecutors Probe Alleged Car Contact Between Ex-Minister Ramsauer and Police Officer at CSU Retreat

Authorities say the case stems from a checkpoint encounter under unusually tight security at Kloster Seeon.

Overview

  • The Traunstein prosecutor's office confirmed an investigation with initial suspicion of negligent bodily harm and a physical attack on a law-enforcement officer.
  • Police say Peter Ramsauer was told to stop on entry, drove about 30 meters, then reversed, leading to a light contact after which the officer reported pain in his left leg.
  • Ramsauer disputes the account, saying officers waved him through and that he was stationary as he spoke to an officer at the passenger side without any contact.
  • Police in Upper Bavaria-South confirmed an incident involving Ramsauer, the officer's witness statement is on file, and the criminal police are handling the case.
  • Security at the CSU retreat was tightened ahead of a chancellor visit, with multiple checkpoints and more than 100 officers deployed.