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Rot-Weiss Essen condemns fan for performing Nazi salute
Rot-Weiss Essen, a German third-division football club, has issued a strong condemnation following a fan performing a Nazi salute during a match against Saarbruecken. The incident, which occurred during a 2-5 defeat, was captured on video and circulated on social media.
The club stated it is working with investigative authorities and the AWO Fanprojekt to identify the individual. Rot-Weiss Essen emphasized its opposition to racism, xenophobia, and discriminatory behavior, noting that the perpetrator is not welcome at the club. If identified, the club intends to pursue criminal charges, a stadium ban, and expulsion from the club.
Police in Saarbruecken have confirmed that an investigation is underway, involving the review of video and photographic evidence. In Germany, performing a Nazi salute is a criminal offense that can result in fines or imprisonment for up to three years.
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1. FC Saarbrücken · AWO Fanprojekt · Ben Hüning · Rot-Weiss Essen
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Police have launched an investigation and are reviewing video and photographic material to identify the perpetrator. www.lapresse.it · www.bild.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The club intends to pursue criminal charges, stadium bans, and expulsion from the club if the individual is identified. www.zeit.de · www.lapresse.it · www.bild.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rot-Weiss Essen has condemned a fan for performing a Nazi salute during a match. www.zeit.de · www.lapresse.it · www.bild.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Performing a Nazi salute is a criminal offense in Germany punishable by fines or up to three years in prison. www.lapresse.it · www.bild.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The club is working with the AWO Fanprojekt to identify the responsible person. www.lapresse.it · www.bild.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The incident occurred during a 2-5 loss against Saarbruecken in the third division. www.zeit.de · www.lapresse.it · www.bild.de