Judge Fined for Workplace Sexual Misconduct Following Court RulingA judge from the Steinfurt district has been ordered to pay a significant fine after being found guilty of workplace sexual misconduct involving a female colleague. The court determined that the judge had, on two separate occasions, attempted to kiss a fellow judge against her will, thereby crossing legal boundaries of professional behavior. The investigation established that he attempted unsolicited physical contact with a junior female colleague, first trying to kiss her without consent and then repeating the attempt despite her explicit objections. Ultimately, the court found him guilty of sexual harassment in two instances while acquitting him on other charges due to insufficient evidence. The court highlighted the misuse of his authority, such as obtaining personal contact details under false pretenses and initiating conversations of a sexual nature.

Source: The Munich Eye January 06, 2026 17:48 UTC