RBB: The Patricia Schlesinger File – An Investigative Journalist Who Fell Victim to the "Arrogance of Power"
From Tuesday, the former RBB director has to answer in court for breach of trust. Insights into a scandal that still haunts public broadcasting to this day.
Patricia Schlesinger, once fired as the RBB Intendant, has returned to the top of the RBB hierarchy as a consultant for top-level executives of the Stella Circle. Her motto is "Do you want to bring your professional quality to new heights?" In a press release announcing her new position, Schlesinger described her previous failure as "valuable professional experience."
She emphasizes that "leadership at the highest level means providing orientation in exceptional situations," noting that it requires expertise with public expectations, media pressure, crises, and legal frameworks. Stella Circle does not disclose who her clients are, only stating that "the executives guided by Patricia Schlesinger reflect their high competence."
In the coming months, Schlesinger will have to deal with her previous tenure as RBB Intendant. Starting this Tuesday, she will face a trial at Berlin's Landgericht for mismanagement of the RBB, a rare occurrence.
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