schulz: German defender Nico Schulz under investigation for domestic violence

Germany defender Nico Schulz is under criminal investigation for domestic violence, after a former Borussia Dortmund player’s former teammate filed a police complaint. Dortmund state prosecutor confirmed that police had raided Schulz’s home to secure evidence as part of the investigation, saying, “The investigation is pending due to a criminal complaint filed by an ex-girlfriend. A house search retrieved and data secured.

Media reports have emerged recently alleging that Schulz assaulted his former partner in 2020 while pregnant with their daughter 12 times since 2018 by Germany. The German tabloid Bild ran images of text messages allegedly sent by Schulz, where he acknowledges his actions and apologizes for his behavior, as well as photos allegedly showing hurt to Schulz and his former partner. with.

Dortmund issued a statement saying they only became aware of the “extremely serious and shocking” allegations through media reports. He said he had yet to take disciplinary action against Schultz because the situation was “extremely unclear”.

“However, we reserve the right to do so at any time when we know more objectively,” the statement read. According to the statement, Schultz denied the claims, telling Dortmund that “he will defend himself against these allegations with the help of a lawyer and that he will also maintain his innocence”.

Originally published at Pen 18