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DHB Loses Court Case Against Former Coach Fuhr
A German court ruled against the German Handball Federation in their case against former coach André Fuhr, ordering the termination of an independent commission and the initiation of disciplinary proceedings.
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German Handball Federation (Dhb)Borussia DortmundOberlandesgericht HammLandgericht Dortmund
André FuhrAndreas MichelmannMia ZschockeAmelie Berger
- What are the allegations against André Fuhr?
- The court also ordered that a disciplinary procedure should be initiated within the framework of the DHB's coaching regulations. The DHB has the option to appeal this decision.
- What was the court's reasoning behind the ruling?
- The court's decision emphasized that Fuhr had not been questioned regarding the allegations against him. The presiding judge clarified that the ruling is specific to this case and does not set a precedent for other cases.
- What action has the court ordered the DHB to take?
- The allegations against Fuhr include abuse of power and emotional violence, made by several female players. Following these accusations, Fuhr was dismissed by both Borussia Dortmund and the DHB.
- What was the outcome of the court case between the German Handball Federation and André Fuhr?
- The German Handball Federation (DHB) lost a court case against former coach André Fuhr. The court ruled the DHB must end the work of an independent commission investigating allegations against Fuhr, upholding an earlier ruling.
- What is the DHB's position on the use of an external commission, and what are their next steps?
- While the DHB president expressed the belief that an external commission was permissible, the court disagreed, finding the process wasn't in line with the DHB's statutes. Fuhr's lawyer intends to comment publicly once the full judgment is available.