Statement Jean Pierre Kraemer

Summary of the Subtitles (Main Points)

• A man speaking on camera identifies himself as Schon Pierre Kremer (also mentioning his company JB Performance and that he is from Dortmund). He says what he is about to disclose is “embarrassing” and that he wants to correct how the press may portray events.

• He states that he and his wife/partner Julia have separated and are getting a divorce. He describes the relationship as repeatedly marked by arguments largely about money and expenses.

• He says he is financially cautious (prefers taking less money from the ATM if possible) and acknowledges that his partner likely had different financial needs, but insists he does not want to “speak ill of anyone.”

• He says the conflict escalated to serious arguments, and that police were called twice:

  • First incident: police came; things “went back and forth,” and she was asked to leave the house (he indicates police were looking for the aggressor).
  • Second incident (about 4–5 weeks earlier): he says he was asked to leave the house.

• He adds context about a court hearing the previous day, stating that it was decided that both parties would not seek contact with each other.

• He addresses claims about violence:

  • He says there was physical contact exchanged reciprocally (“both from her side and from my side”), but notes he has not seen evidence such as photos of bruising or injury.
  • He admits wrongdoing: in anger he ripped off a chain he wore and says using the flat of the hand was also wrong.
  • He further states that the police incident involved her running out and calling them after he says he was hit—while also emphasizing that he admits what he did and stands by it, noting there were no witnesses/visible marks.

• He says he expects an intense reaction and media hostility, claiming that “people hate me” and that what is being said about him is “incredibly hurtful.” He also notes that two newspapers have contacted him, with a response deadline of until 11 a.m.

• He discusses media dynamics, saying outlets may pressure him to take a specific stance or write what they want.

• He explicitly agrees with a moral point: “You don’t hit women.” He says what he did was not okay, apologizes to those he hurt, and describes stress and loss of control as part of the explanation (“I didn’t manage it in those situations”).

• Regarding consequences, he says he communicated with others and that he would close the company if that is what they decide—presenting it as a choice to be decided by others (“If you say yes, then yes. If you say no, then no.”).

Presenters / Contributors

• Schon Pierre Kremer (speaker; owner of JB Performance)
• Mentions of Julia (his spouse/partner)
• Mentions of two newspapers (unnamed)
• Mentions of the police and court (no individuals named)