Judge in Baden-Württemberg charged with breach of confidentiality

A young criminal court judge from Baden-Württemberg is alleged to have abused her position over several years to disclose arrest warrants and investigations.

Judge in Baden-Württemberg charged with breach of confidentiality

Judge in Baden-Württemberg charged with breach of confidentiality

A 36-year-old criminal court judge from Baden-Württemberg must answer for herself in court. She is accused of having passed on confidential information from her work over an extended period.

The indictment alleges that the woman disclosed internal details concerning arrest warrants and ongoing investigations. In return, she is said to have allowed herself to be bribed with dinner invitations. The allegations include not only violation of official secrets but also bribery.

The responsible justice ministry has already initiated internal steps. Further details about the investigation are currently not known.

Source: BILD

Source: BILD

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