Two years have passed since the “Krone” first reported about a house search at Burgtheater actor Florian Teichtmeister. The star’s name could not be disclosed at the time for legal reasons, but it was an open industry secret who the serious allegations were about.
The 43-year-old former TV star remained hired until an indictment was filed in January 2023. Here are the events of the explosives that, in retrospect, spark about 76,000 images of serious child sexual abuse. On Tuesday, the sensational affair culminates in criminal proceedings before the Vienna Regional Court.
September 10, 2021: ‘Krone’ reports a house search
The ‘Krone’ was the first medium to report on a search of the house of the castle actor, whose name was not allowed to be mentioned at the time. It was also about domestic violence and a cocaine find. These lines of investigation were stopped by the Vienna Public Prosecutor’s Office.
January 13, 2023: The indictment becomes public
The bomb bursts, Florian Teichtmeister is accused. The 43-year-old is said to have collected 58,000 files showing sexual abuse of minors. If convicted, the once-popular actor faces a two-year prison sentence. A single judge must decide on the sentence for the well-known 43-year-old.
February 8, 2023: The process cracks
The hearing in the grand jury room of the Vienna Regional Court was originally scheduled for this day. On February 7, the court announced in a short statement that Teichtmeister was “acutely ill”. Information about the prevention of the suspect and about a new date are currently not possible.
March 21, 2023: Judge orders additional advice
The court confirms that the confessing mime artist can stand trial again. Judge Stefan Apostol considers further investigation necessary. He orders additional reports, but deals unobtrusively with their content. The appraisers are working longer than expected. It is becoming clear that the negotiations will not take place until the summer.
July 8, 2023: Summer in society
Florian Teichtmeister can be seen more and more often in bars in the center of Vienna, such as Schwarzer Kameel or Fabios. The criticism of the slap on the back is loud, but there are also supporters, such as the new Jedermann Michael Maertens: “This public rushing through the city and claiming your head is terrible.”
July 11, 2023: The rates will be expanded
With the new date there is the next bang: it is now about 76,000 files, some of which have also been changed. The production is therefore now also accused. The scope of the sentences is up to three years in prison, a large panel of judges has decided. Teichtmeister is also threatened with enforcing measures.
September 4, 2023: Legal reinforcement
A day before the trial it was announced that Florian Teichtmeister would receive further legal support. Experienced lawyer Rudolf Mayer will assist the confessing mime in the process. The 75-year-old defended well-known criminals such as the Ice Lady, Elfriede Blauensteiner and Josef Fritzl.
September 5, 2023: The trial
The trial starts at 09:45 and the verdict is expected around noon. The security measures around the regional court are enormous. The Vienna police are in action with a large contingent. The “Krone” reports live from the main courtroom.
Source: Krone
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