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Patricia Schlesinger: ARD scandal involving former RBB director in court

The case is seen as a symbol of the squandering of broadcasting contributions

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The criminal trial against former RBB director Patricia Schlesinger begins in Berlin.
She is accused of, among other things, dinner at the channel's expense, a trip to London with her husband and high bonuses.
The case is seen as a symbol of the squandering of broadcasting contributions.

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The article reports on the start of the criminal trial against former RBB director Patricia Schlesinger in Berlin. She is accused of, among other things, dinner at the channel's expense, a trip to London with her husband and high bonuses. The case is seen as a symbol of the squandering of broadcasting contributions.

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Former RBB director Schlesinger Perhaps the biggest ARD scandal is now being heard in court

Dinner at the channel's expense, a trip to London with her husband, high bonuses: the criminal trial against ex-RBB director Patricia Schlesinger begins in Berlin. The case is seen as a symbol of the squandering of broadcasting contributions.

By Alexander Kühn

November 10, 2026, 7:17 a.m

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Patricia Schlesinger: ARD scandal involving former RBB director in court

The case is seen as a symbol of the squandering of broadcasting contributions

Quick Look

The criminal trial against former RBB director Patricia Schlesinger begins in Berlin.
She is accused of, among other things, dinner at the channel's expense, a trip to London with her husband and high bonuses.
The case is seen as a symbol of the squandering of broadcasting contributions.

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