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Rostock Physiotherapist Trial Opens as Defense Signals Confession

A planned confession at the next hearing could allow the court to rely on recorded victim statements.

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Der angeklagte Physiotherapeut wird von zwei Justizbeamten in den Gerichtssaal begleitet.
Ex-Physiotherapeut Martin A. vor Gericht: Er soll 16 Frauen sexuell missbraucht haben.

Overview

  • Prosecutors charge the 45-year-old with 18 offenses between March 2020 and March 2025, including four cases described as rape.
  • Police say 17 alleged victims have reported incidents, with the youngest reportedly 15 years old after a public appeal drew additional complainants.
  • The court began proceedings on Monday after reading the indictment and holding a legal conference with the parties.
  • The defense’s request to exclude the public from the entire trial was rejected by the court.
  • The next hearing is scheduled for September 29, when the defense says it will deliver the statement that could allow prerecorded police interviews to be used in lieu of live testimony.