New Court Case Opened Against Carl Hirschmann

So far, court cases against Carl Hirschmann were varied, colourful, and confusing. By end of summer 2010, all court cases against him but one had been shelved, discontinued, or thrown out after out-of-court settlements had been reached in each case. Only one remained open, until now. 

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Carl Hirschmann’s lawyers proved to be wizards in getting rid of damaging court cases this summer; open cases dropped like dead leaves in late autumn and closed faster than shops on the High Street. The power involved was not natural, it was magical; the magic applied was relying on what Carl has in abundance: Money.

The open case remaining was the demand of his ex-girlfriend for him to promise under oath not to cause her bodily harm or to publish intimate photos of her in any way. The verdict in that matter had been passed a month ago with the judge squiggling out of an uncomfortable situation. Doing some fast talking, the judge had ruled that it was proven that Carl had threatened his ex-girlfriend with causing her bodily harm during a heated discussion.

It ruled that Carl Hirschmann will have to promise under oath not to cause her bodily harm and that he will have to pay a state deposit of 500,000 Swiss Francs (£275,000). The state deposit would go forfeit against a (higher) fine should he renege on his pledge. The claimant had asked for a deposit of ten million Swiss Francs.

In the case of the pictures it was ruled that the alleged threat of disclosure was not proven but that they would be removed from Carl’s computers and other technical devices all the same as the pictures belong to the claimant. As all these devices are currently in the possession of the state attorney, the removing would be done by specialists. Neither oath nor forfeit were deemed necessary in connection with that part of the case. The verdict has been appealed against by the lawyers of Carl Hirschmann.

Now, a state attorney in Zurich has opened a court case against him. The allegations include causing bodily harm, sexual harassment of two women in separate incidents, and a case of sexual acts on a minor. The court now has time to decide if it will allow which if any of these allegations will be admitted to a hearing. The lawyers of Carl Hirschmann have challenged the attorney over ‘his hasty approach’ to the matter.

Carl Hirschmann meanwhile has announced that he will close his night venue Saint Germain on January 1st, 2011. He claimed that the decision for the closure had been made by him upon the death of his father. He announced his intention to get involved full time in the administration of the real estate that forms part of his inheritance.

Closing down the club seems like a smart move in the upcoming defence battle. The Saint Germain was the venue for the jeunesse dorée attracting a few prominent guests and many more pseudo prominent ones as well. The premises of the club have often been alleged to be the venue of serious drug dealing. Cutting this link must be a smart move in view of the serious allegations in question.

A line of defence that has been opened by Hirschmann’s lawyers earlier this year was a medical assessment as to a psychological disorder. Should things go really wrong, the job as professional real-estate dabbler will come in handy to better his position; a seemingly stable job should help him being kept out of prison should he be found guilty in any or several of the allegations. The board is set, let the game begin.


This article was originally published on Triond on 07/12/10.

Further reading
When a Sassy Headline Becomes an Embarrassment
Carl Hirschmann Repeat Performances
Carl Hirschmann: Things Money Can Buy


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