The satirical “environmental sow” video in the WDR had caused public controversy. Some of the station’s employees have even been the victims of personal threats. Now the police are investigating.
After death threats against WDR– The Cologne police have launched investigations into two cases because of the much-criticized “environmental sow” song. “There are two preliminary proceedings,” a spokesman said on Thursday. However, no further information can be given about the content. The cases are still being processed by the police. They had not yet been passed on to the public prosecutor.
The song of the WDR children’s choir on the melody of “My grandma rides a motorcycle in the chicken coop” had denounced the lack of environmental awareness among older people. The result was a shit storm on the Internet and a broad social debate. In addition, there were also death threats against WDR employees.
director Tom Buhrow had announced that it would take legal action against it. The WDR also announced that the station “offered protection to all employees who were or are threatened”.
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