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Thuringia Gymnasium Teacher Arrested on Suspicion of Sexual Abuse, Held in Pretrial Detention

Prosecutors say the inquiry is in its early stages, with no confirmation that students were among those affected.

Overview

  • Police detained the teacher during school hours at a Gymnasium in the Saale-Orla district after school leaders moved him to a separate room.
  • Prosecutors accuse him of sexually abusing persons under his care and of coercion under German criminal law.
  • The Gera prosecutor’s office sought his arrest, and authorities say he is now in pretrial detention on grounds of flight risk and risk of repetition.
  • Officials have not determined whether any pupils were involved, and potential victim identities remain unconfirmed.
  • According to the prosecutor’s spokesperson, the arrest was handled relatively discreetly and the investigation continues at a very early stage.