A handful of women harassed a state official with inappropriate behavior — and were demoted and suspended pending disciplinary proceedings, we reported. The personnel representatives support this consistent approach. But what is this man actually saying? Does he defend himself – and if so, how? You can read an interview with the man, whose name or specific position we are not allowed to mention for media law reasons.
He had responded to the request for comment in his mailbox. We couldn’t talk to any of his victims because we don’t have any names. But affected women are welcome to contact us to describe their take on the harassment, also anonymously: ooe@kronenzeitung.at
„krone“: They were demoted and suspended, and disciplinary proceedings are still pending. What do you think?
state official: I made a mistake and now I have to face the full consequences. That’s how it is.
But what have you actually done?
I don’t want to spread that. It wasn’t anything dramatic, but I don’t want to dismiss it either. I just have a slightly more direct way than some. That was a mistake. I’m sorry, I probably shouldn’t have done it so I…
That you what?
It was a rough time overall, the entire two years of the pandemic. Many people at the state were pushed into tasks that we otherwise had nothing to do with, including me. That was meant for two or three months, and then you had two years of insane hours of work.
And then ‘you behaved inappropriately and aloof’, is the answer to a handful of women.
It didn’t even come close to being criminally lawful. Thank God. But it’s just…yes…a mistake.
A relegation for “a little more direct road”. Do you not find such consequences very difficult?
In the state of Upper Austria, the requirements are high. That fits too. I’m sorry I violated these claims. It was just a really, really hard time.
I hear you’re married. What about your wife? Is she with you?
Yes. Of course. But it’s not good. It was a mistake for which I must take responsibility. But privately it is of course difficult. small children. mortgage. Career over.
Source: Krone
I am Ida Scott, a journalist and content author with a passion for uncovering the truth. I have been writing professionally for Today Times Live since 2020 and specialize in political news. My career began when I was just 17; I had already developed a knack for research and an eye for detail which made me stand out from my peers.
