There is a big bang surrounding an alleged rape committed by two Red Cross workers from the Styrian district of Bruck-Mürzzuschlag: The Leoben Public Prosecutor’s Office has dropped the investigation! The two suspects could now return to the rescue organization.
The accusations were serious: two full-time employees had allegedly raped a 19-year-old colleague. The whole thing allegedly happened as part of a summer festival organized by the Blue Light organization. The three allegedly withdrew and had sexual intercourse – without the young woman’s consent. That was the initial suspicion of the investigating public prosecutor Leoben.
As soon as the accusations became known to the Red Cross, consequences followed. The two suspects were dismissed without notice with the remark: “Violence, in any form, has no place in the Red Cross.”
Violence not proven
Now the big bang: the Leoben public prosecutor’s office has stopped the investigation against the two men. Beforehand, all witnesses of the night in question were questioned about, among other things, the condition of the victim. The 19-year-old was also questioned several times.
And now it is clear: “The investigation has been stopped. “It could not be proven that the woman was forced into a sexual act by force or threats,” says Andreas Riedler, spokesman for the Leoben Public Prosecutor’s Office.
The suspect was able to return to the Red Cross
The Red Cross issued the following statement when asked: “We have not yet received any message from the public prosecutor about the termination of the procedure. On our side, the case is still being legally investigated. If the accusations prove negative, we will of course immediately reinstate the two affected persons. The alleged victim will remain in our employment.”
Source: Krone
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