Nurses Accused of Sexual Misconduct: Victims Identified
A 32-year-old nurse at University Hospital Essen is under investigation for suspected sexual offenses, following a series of searches conducted by the police at the end of July. The suspect, who had presented a clean extended criminal record upon his appointment, is currently in custody for a month.
The searches were carried out at the suspect's former apartment in Olfen, in the Coesfeld district, and his current residence in Dortmund. Computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones with a large data volume of several terabytes were seized during the searches, according to the Essen Public Prosecutor's Office.
The specific nature of the child pornography evidence was not detailed in the police reports, but several alleged victims have been identified through the evaluation of the suspect's seized video material. The number of identified victims is in the single digits.
The alleged victims were questioned as witnesses in the investigation, with necessary sensitivity and involvement of victim protection. The university hospital stated that it was cooperating fully with the authorities in the investigation.
The police have confirmed the seizure of a large amount of data during the investigation, but no further information about the content of the seized data has been provided. No further details about the course of the crime have been released by the Essen Public Prosecutor's Office.
According to the current state of the investigation, the alleged victims were not children. The university hospital stated that it was taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of its patients and staff.
The Essen Public Prosecutor's Office has not provided any updates on the progress of the investigation, and the suspect's identity has not been released to the public. The hospital has stated that the suspect has been suspended from his duties pending the outcome of the investigation.
