A 41-year-old resident of the El Llano neighborhood, a citizen of the Dominican Republic, is preparing to answer a lawsuit in court. The case concerns ongoing criminal allegations of sexual assault committed against his wife’s daughter, spanning a period that began around thirteen years ago. The defendant is charged with forcing the minor to engage in full sexual intercourse while the girl’s mother was absent. The legal proceedings include a demand for non-pecuniary damages totaling 15,000 euros, raised by the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.
The sexual contact began in 2019, according to the prosecution. At first, the defendant engaged in several inappropriate acts, starting with playful behavior that blurred boundaries, such as tickling and calling the girl away under the guise of harmless games. Over time, the conduct escalated to touching the girl’s breast and other intimate areas. The victim reportedly urged him to stop and to tell no one, fearing repercussions for both. Despite these warnings, the inappropriate behavior intensified, a pattern common in cases involving abuse of trust and authority. The escalation continued through late 2020 into early 2021, a period marked by the social isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the pretense of checking the girl’s temperature, the defendant allegedly ran his tongue along her neck and touched areas beneath her clothing, including her chest and private parts. When the victim resisted, the defendant allegedly urged silence and even offered a high-end cell phone as an incentive for secrecy.
The misconduct did not stay private; it extended into public spaces. On one occasion in Los Pericones park, the defendant took the girl to a more secluded area and began kissing her, but the child managed to escape. The pattern did not stop there. The prosecution attests that the touching continued and eventually escalated to full sexual relations in the early months of 2021. A particularly distressing incident occurred in August, when the victim’s mother went to the hospital with their daughter, and the defendant allegedly entered the room, restrained the girl, and forced intercourse, telling her to stop crying because it was not a big deal.
This sequence of events became the turning point of the case. When the mother learned of what had happened, she reportedly expelled the husband from the home. The accused and the victim’s mother had been in a long-term relationship for eleven years, seven of which were spent in marriage, and they shared a residence with the young victim on the same floor. The psychological impact on the victim is described as severe, with medical assessments noting signs of trauma and a compromised quality of life consistent with the girl’s developmental stage. A crisis-center psychological report, prepared for victims of sexual assault, is included in the case materials and underscores the need for trauma-focused mental health support for the survivor.
The trial record reflects the ongoing consequences of the alleged abuse on the victim’s emotional and psychological well-being. The documentation indicates lasting sequelae, including disruptions to attachment systems and ongoing distress that warrants professional intervention. The case has been framed within a broader context of support for young survivors and the imperative to address the long-term effects of sexual violence with appropriate therapeutic resources, as noted by the crisis center involved in the investigation. [Citation: La Nueva España]
expulsion from Spain
The defendant faces legal scrutiny while himself in Spain, with no prior criminal record indicated and a valid residence permit in force. If convicted, the Prosecutor’s Office asks for deportation from the national territory after the defendant serves two-thirds of the sentence. The question of removal is considered within the broader framework of national security and public safety measures, particularly in cases involving crimes against minors.
In the proceedings, both the girl’s biological mother and her legal father have presented specific accusations against the defendant. They are represented by attorneys María Ibáñez de Aldecoa and Rubén González Sierra, respectively, while the defense is led by Maria Dolores Mora. The date for the eighth rotation of the Court, during which the case will be heard, is awaited as proceedings move forward.