This ruling follows a civil lawsuit initiated by Schlesinger, who was dismissed without notice in 2022, seeking to secure her contractual pension payments, including a significant sum for the past three years.

The case is part of a broader scandal that erupted in summer 2022, involving allegations of wastefulness, nepotism, and extravagant expenses, including luxury company cars and private events.

The financial implications for RBB are substantial, with legal expenses reaching over 818,000 euros in disputes with former executives and 2.6 million euros spent on controversial pension payments in 2024.

RBB officials, including chairman Wolfgang Krüger, have described the court's decision as a positive outcome for the broadcaster and its license fee payers.

The ongoing legal proceedings remain subject to further updates as the case develops, with additional claims and disputes likely to follow.

Criminal investigations are ongoing against Schlesinger, her husband, and former RBB supervisory board chairman Wolf-Dieter Wolf, with no conclusions yet, and Schlesinger continues to maintain her innocence.

On July 16, 2025, the Berlin District Court ruled that former RBB director Patricia Schlesinger is entitled to a monthly pension of 18,300 euros, marking a partial victory in her ongoing legal dispute with the broadcaster.

The court also ordered Schlesinger to pay approximately 24,000 euros for damages related to her company car and travel expenses, while acknowledging RBB's claims for damages that could total around two million euros, pending further determination.

Attempts at reaching an amicable settlement between RBB and Schlesinger earlier this year failed due to significant differences in their positions, and mediation efforts were unsuccessful.

The legal dispute also involves allegations related to the halted 'Digitales Medienhaus' project, which was abandoned due to financial issues, and RBB has filed claims totaling approximately 13.6 million euros for damages caused by the project's failure.

A separate legal case concerning the 'Digital Media House' project, which resulted in claims of 13.6 million euros, will be handled in a different court, with allegations of unauthorized contracts contributing to damages.

The court also clarified that Schlesinger's involvement in the failed project is being addressed separately, and her legal battles are ongoing.