Rathenow

A paediatrician, who worked at a hospital near Berlin, has been charged by German prosecutors with 130 counts of sexual abuse, including rape of children. The doctor, aged 46, has been in pre-trial custody since November after a mother reported suspicions of assault. Many of the alleged offenses are said to have occurred at the hospital where he was employed. The full extent of the charges, which include serious sexual abuse, has only recently been revealed. Prosecutors cited a risk of reoffending as the reason for his continued detention. This case has caused significant shock and has led to increased security measures being implemented by clinics in Germany. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities continuing to gather evidence and identify potential further victims.