Overview
- David Biesinger, former RBB editor-in-chief, has been appointed interim head of the Program Resources department following his resignation over a false reporting scandal.
- The scandal involved fabricated sexual harassment allegations against Green Party politician Stefan Gelbhaar, based on a false sworn statement by district politician Shirin Kreße.
- Critics argue that the swift reassignment undermines RBB's credibility and raises concerns about the broadcaster's commitment to accountability.
- The internal investigation into the false reporting incident remains incomplete nearly three months after the allegations were retracted in January 2025.
- RBB leadership, including director Ulrike Demmer, has faced backlash for prioritizing internal loyalty over public trust in handling the scandal.