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Theo Zwanziger

b. 1945

German lawyer and sports official

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About Theo Zwanziger

Born 1945. Theo Zwanziger is a German judge, politician, lawyer and jurist.

Personal life Zwanziger is married and has two sons.

Litigation When the renowned sport journalist Jens Weinreich called him an "unglaublicher Demagoge" (unbelievable demagogue), Zwanziger unsuccessfully asked the Landgericht Berlin (country court of Berlin) to issue a temporary injunction against this statement. Zwanziger later publicly announced to go to the court of Koblenz, his former place of work for another attempt, resulting in further criticism from the press and journalists' associations. As of March 2009, Zwanziger's legal attempts to silence Weinreich have all but failed. Weinreich has publicly stated that he fears Zwanziger might continue to use SLAPP tactics to outspend Weinreich, hence accepting donations from the public to cover his legal expenses. On 27 March 2009, Weinreich and the DFB agreed out of court.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Positions held
Member of Landtag of Rhineland-Palatinate, President of the German Football Association
Awards
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; German Leo Baeck Award; Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

People in Theo Zwanziger's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Theo Zwanziger?

German lawyer and sports official

When was Theo Zwanziger born?

Theo Zwanziger was born on 6 June 1945 in Altendiez.

What is Theo Zwanziger's occupation?

Theo Zwanziger is a judge, politician, lawyer and jurist.

What nationality is Theo Zwanziger?

Theo Zwanziger is German.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Theo Zwanziger

Β· Wikidata: Q314915

Β· DBpedia: Theo Zwanziger

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