A football professional from FC Augsburg is under fire: the public prosecutor is investigating a reproach “with a sexual background”. There is an arrest warrant against the player not mentioned by name.
The Augsburg public prosecutor’s office has confirmed that an investigation against a football professional of the FC Augsburg is managed. An acquaintance of the footballer, among other things, showed a “fact with a sexual background”.
Chief Prosecutor: Arrest warrant out of enforcement
A arrest warrant that had been released by the Augsburg District Court against the accused, Chief Prosecutor Michael Nißl said. The Augsburg Allgemeine had reported(External link) that the player had been released from pre -trial detention last week after three days. According to Nißl, the investigation is ongoing that further information could not be granted to maintain the accused’s personal rights. The presumption of innocence applies to the player.
FC Augsburg lets players pause
FC Augsburg divided into a statement on his homepage (external link) With the fact that he was informed that an investigation by the Augsburg public prosecutor’s office is currently underway against a FCA player. The player is currently not taking part in training and game operations.
Since it is an ongoing process in the private environment of the player, the FCA asks for understanding that the association cannot and should no longer express itself. “The naming of the player is also not permitted for legal reasons,” said the Bundesliga club.
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Source: regional news from Swabia 12.02.2025 – 4:30 p.m.
