Former water diver Jan Hempel has called the end of the dispute with the German Swimming Federation over compensation for years of sexual abuse a "milestone" that will be followed by "more." "There were many ups and downs. It was very difficult, but we are now first of all relieved that a little more peace is coming," said the 52-year-old on Tuesday in the ARD morning show.
At the same time, Hempel announced that he wanted to stand up for other victims and called for the abolition of the statute of limitations in cases of sexual abuse: "This period must be put to the test."
On Monday, Hempel's lawyer Thomas Summerer and his manager Oliver Hillebrecht, as well as the DSV, had informed about the agreement after protracted negotiations. The DSV will pay the 1996 Olympic silver medalist compensation for pain and suffering and damages totaling 600,000 euros. The settlement guarantees Hempel a fixed payment of 300,000 euros as well as a payment of another 300,000 euros in monthly installments over ten years. The amount of this compensation for pain and suffering is unusual in Germany.
