Torture in Bavarian Prison: Prison Doctor Also Makes Accusations

Serious allegations against the JVA in Straubing

According to the prisoners' rights organization "RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland" (RND), the prison doctor at Straubing Prison has also made serious allegations of torture against prison guards. The doctor reported that she had witnessed how inmates were pepper-sprayed in the face at close range and beaten with batons. The allegations are currently being investigated by the public prosecutor's office in Regensburg.

Extensive allegations against Straubing Prison

The allegations against the JVA Straubing have been accumulating for months. Inmates reported being beaten, humiliated and threatened by prison guards. The prison management initially denied the allegations, but then initiated an internal investigation. However, the results of this investigation have not yet been published.

Prison doctor confirms inmates' allegations

The allegations of the prison doctor now confirm the statements of the inmates. The doctor reported that she had witnessed how inmates were pepper-sprayed in the face at close range and beaten with batons. She also reported that the inmates were often threatened with violence and humiliated.

Public prosecutor's office investigates

The public prosecutor's office in Regensburg is now investigating the allegations. The spokesman for the public prosecutor's office, Dr. Markus Pfaller, confirmed that a preliminary investigation has been initiated. However, he did not want to provide any further information at the current time.

Prison management denies allegations

The prison management continues to deny the allegations. The head of the JVA Straubing, Thomas Schaffert, told the RND that there was "no evidence for the allegations". He also accused the inmates of making false statements.

Prisoners' rights organization demands consequences

The prisoners' rights organization "RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland" (RND) demands that the allegations be thoroughly investigated and that consequences be drawn. The organization's spokesman, Bernd Maelicke, said that the allegations were "extremely serious" and that they "must not be swept under the carpet".