A petition that financially supports alleged victims in the Till Lindemann abuse scandal has already collected more than half a million euros in donations within a short time.
“How much power 1 euro?” is the name of the petition of a German foundation that wants to provide financial support to people who count themselves among the victims of the abuse scandal surrounding Rammstein singer Till Lindemann. The campaign has met with a lot of response and support: After a short time, the donation amount has already reached 514,702.10 euros – this means that 85 percent of the target amount of 599,915 euros has already been reached.
purpose of the petition
In a statement, Lindemann’s lawyers announced that they would take legal action against anyone who had made the allegations against him. One wants to collect money to support those affected and to balance power relations, according to the info text of the petition, a project of the Amadeu Antonio Foundation in Berlin.
In the event that the legal disputes are successful and legal costs or legal costs are reimbursed, the reimbursed money should go to a charitable fund. This also applies in the event that more donations are received than required.
Rammstein have been the focus of public criticism for days after reports that the Berlin band allegedly devised their own system for attracting young women to sex at after-show parties after concerts, now known as “Row Zero”.
Some of the women (anonymously) also accused them of sexual abuse or abusive behavior. In a statement, Rammstein asked to refrain from prejudice. Singer Lindemann, meanwhile, rejected all allegations about his lawyers as untrue without exception. The public prosecutor’s office is now investigating the Rammstein singer. Drummer Christoph Schneider distances himself from his bandmates.