Overview
- Dirk Peglow, who appeared Monday on ZDF’s Heute-Journal, said that by the numbers women would be safer not entering relationships with men.
- After the clip spread online, he told Bild his wording was a pointed formulation, not literal advice or a blanket suspicion of men.
- Peglow said the greater danger typically comes from partners, ex-partners, or acquaintances rather than unknown men in public spaces.
- ZDF host Dunja Hayali said in an Instagram video that she and Peglow received violent threats following the interview.
- Peglow’s message tracks with federal figures that show reported rapes up about 8.5%, and with the BKA chief’s warning that domestic abuse is widely underreported.