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Here is the most recent article on the DEU-Fajfr* situation in taz (13th Dec.). The newpaper and the journalist have reported on this matter regularly (posts in the German news thread. Post 20th Aug., Post 30th Aug.). The article covers many aspects, it's an intersting read. It highlights, how complicated things can get, and how difficult to provide help resp. how long it can take just to help.
* How to deal with a freelance coach who is is accused of verbal and physical violence during training
It's quite complicated and involves a lot of legal issues, there will be very likely a civil case (Droysen), and there is a preliminary investigation against Fajfr by the public prosecution office, if there'll be an indictment has still to be decided.
The DEU have to tread lightly because they can't afford to pay damages.
Google translate, excerpts:
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Fajfr is working as a freelance coach. There are parents, who want Fajfr as coach for their son/daughter.
I keep my fingers crossed, that DEU will provide Droysen with legal assistance.
* How to deal with a freelance coach who is is accused of verbal and physical violence during training
Eiskunstlauftrainer und Gewaltverdacht: Fürsorge für den Coach
Im Verband wollte man, dass der umstrittene Eislauftrainer Fajfr keine Kadersportler mehr betreut. Nach einem Treffen ist davon keine Rede mehr.
taz.de
It's quite complicated and involves a lot of legal issues, there will be very likely a civil case (Droysen), and there is a preliminary investigation against Fajfr by the public prosecution office, if there'll be an indictment has still to be decided.
The DEU have to tread lightly because they can't afford to pay damages.
Google translate, excerpts:
Reinhard Ketterer, the Vice President of the German Ice Skating Union (DEU), went to Oberstdorf last month with big plans: he wanted to get the controversial figure skating coach Karel Fajfr in a personal conversation so that, according to the wishes of the sports association, he no longer trains national squad athletes.
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Both men agreed that they had agreed to maintain confidentiality about their conversation. Fajfr's lawyer’s letter to taz suggests that Fajfr may have had legal arguments against the project. "A possible decision of the DEU e. V., which would prohibit our clients from training federal squad athletes and / or taking measures from DEU e. Before a criminal conviction and before clarifying the civil law procedures (...) V. would be massively prejudicial and therefore illegal per se. "
Fajfr is working as a freelance coach. There are parents, who want Fajfr as coach for their son/daughter.
Ketterer: "The mother of this athlete has informed the association that her daughter will continue to train at Fajfr in the future. She justifies this with her educational sovereign right. "
DEU Vice President Ketterer also says something else: After his conversation in Oberstdorf, he spoke to external experts about the conflict. Including a psychologist who confronted the sports official with the view: "You have already prejudged Fajfr." Ketterer: "That made me think. As a sports association, we have a duty of care not only for athletes, but also for coaches. ”
The DEU now offers prevention courses on dealing with violence, with the aim of sensitizing athletes, parents and clubs to the topic. In addition, she wants to provide legal assistance to former athlete Isaak Droysen. So far, the 19-year-old ex-figure skater, who is a student, pays his lawyer himself. And it looks like there are still a number of civil and criminal proceedings pending.
I keep my fingers crossed, that DEU will provide Droysen with legal assistance.
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