A defendant accepted a ten-year prison sentence yesterday in a case involving sexual assault, with the agreement reached after prosecutors and the defense negotiated terms. The proceedings stemmed from a violent incident in which a 20-year-old woman experienced assault in a Benidorm area where both she and the accused resided. Although the offices representing the state initially sought longer terms, the final agreement settled around a decade in prison after discussions with the defense team.
victim statement
The accused admitted to the acts, and the victim attended a brief portion of the hearing to corroborate the facts as they were initially reported. The admission of guilt by the defendant shaped the course of the judicial process, with the victim’s presence underscoring the personal impact of the events on that night.
The incidents occurred on March 2, 2022, in Benidorm. The charges describe that the two parties were returning home together at dawn after leaving a field, at which point the first assault took place during their travel elsewhere. The sequence of events unravelled over the early hours, culminating in the confinement and coercive actions described in the case file.
on a mountain pass
According to the narrative, the accused confronted the victim at a mountain pass and used force to continue the sexual act despite explicit resistance. The victim resisted, attempting to defend herself and to call for help, even biting the defendant’s hand in an effort to escape. The confrontation marked a second attempt in the same night to commit sexual violence, adding complexity to the charges and the surrounding investigation.
After the initial assault, the sequence proceeded to the city where the two were later located in Benidorm. Authorities recount that the victim used a mobile phone to request assistance, but the accused allegedly took the device from her to prevent her from contacting others. This action intensified the perceived coercion and control exercised by the defendant during the incident.
Meanwhile, in Alicante, court proceedings faced disruptions as lawyers from the Ministry of Justice were on strike. The case touching on allegations of sexual assault against a family member—specifically a daughter aged between 12 and 16—was referenced in discussions about scheduling and pretrial proceedings. The strike and related logistical issues contributed to delays that contrasted with the prior trial where the defendant was already detained, illustrating how external factors can affect the pace of legal action in serious cases.
The report thus reflects a complex legal process involving multiple facets of criminal procedure, including plea admission, victim testimony, and the management of court calendars amid ongoing labor actions in the justice system.