Fans rally behind YouTuber Kraemer after domestic violence admission

faz.net (German)

Auto-Youtuber Jean Pierre Kraemer has admitted to hitting his wife and announced his retirement, yet many fans continue to support him on social media, raising concerns about their reactions. Kraemer, 45, released three videos, initially downplaying the violence before security footage showed him grabbing his wife by the neck and hair. He claimed she was also violent and called the relationship toxic. Experts note over 75 percent of domestic violence suspects are male, and fans' attempts to justify his actions reflect a reluctance to accept flaws in admired figures.


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