Hörsching: Non-commissioned officer of the Federal Armed Forces dismissed from his duties on suspicion of sexual harassment

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Hörsching.

Several incidents are said to have occurred at the army barracks in Hörsching (Linz-Land district). A noncommissioned officer has been removed from duty on suspicion of sexual harassment.

Apparently, the armed forces are not resting at the moment. After several cases in which members of the most varied functions made the headlines, an incident in Hörsching is causing a sensation.
A 32-year-old noncommissioned officer, who is stationed with the Federal Army fire brigade at Vogler Air Base in Hörsching, was temporarily removed from duty on Tuesday.
“He is being investigated on suspicion of sexual harassment and sexual abuse. Those affected are military personnel and professional soldiers of the armed forces. A recruit filed a complaint and informed his superior immediately. The noncommissioned officer has been on duty at the air base. since June 2016 Vogler in Hörsching “, the armed forces announced in a press release.
The 32-year-old was accused of having invited subordinates and colleagues to his home after work for a long time and, after drinking alcohol from both sides, of at least touching them immorally.
Furthermore, the accusation that he had offended his roommates during his night’s sleep is being investigated. The Armed Forces regret the events and have provided psychological support to all those involved to the possible victims. Disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against the NCO and the armed forces are supporting investigations by the Upper Austrian state criminal investigation office. The accused noncommissioned officer has so far denied all allegations of sexual harassment or sexual abuse made against him, “the army continued.

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