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JP Kraemer faces €270,000 fine over violence against wife
A Dortmund court issued YouTube star JP Kraemer a €270,000 fine over offences involving his estranged wife.
The penalty covers two counts of assault and one of property damage, including an incident in which he reportedly tore a chain from her neck.
It is made up of 90 daily payments of €3,000 each.
The case followed allegations of domestic violence and the release of surveillance video showing Kraemer grabbing and pushing his wife; he has partly admitted the allegations and apologised.
The fine is a punishment, not compensation for his wife, who can still pursue a civil case.
Kraemer can challenge the order and request a trial; if he accepts it, there will be no court hearing.
The couple have separated and are divorcing.
A Dortmund court issued JP Kraemer a penalty order for €270,000 over two counts of assault and property damage involving his wife.
The fine consists of 90 daily rates of €3,000 each, according to a court spokesperson.
Kraemer can object to the order, which would lead to a trial; if he accepts it, he avoids a court hearing.
The fine is not compensation, and his wife can still pursue civil claims.
Her lawyer called the penalty a scandal, according to BILD.
- Who
- YouTube star Jean Pierre “JP” Kraemer and his estranged wife, Julia Meck.
- What
- A Dortmund court issued Kraemer a €270,000 penalty order for two counts of assault and property damage involving his wife.
- When
- The penalty order was reported on 29 October 2026.
- Where
- Dortmund, Germany.
- Why
- The court’s penalty concerns violence against his wife and damage to a chain that it said he ripped from her neck.
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The investigation was initially discontinued after Kraemer’s wife did not file a criminal complaint at the time.
A lawyer for Kraemer’s wife filed a criminal complaint and sought to have the investigation reopened.
The Dortmund court issued Kraemer a penalty order for €270,000.
- Penalty
- €270,000
- Daily rates
- 90 at €3,000 each
- Offences
- Two counts of assault and property damage
- Court
- Dortmund
- Object involved
- A chain the court said Kraemer ripped from his wife’s neck
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What people are saying
This penalty is a scandal!