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The public prosecutor outlines charges against a woman accused of mistreating her former partner, with a request for a substantial prison sentence and a push for compensation. The alleged abuses unfolded in front of two underage children, and the prosecution claims the incidents included threats to take the children to England. The victim, who is pursuing a private prosecution, seeks a prison term and damages for physical injuries, psychological harm, and related losses. A trial in Palma is expected in the coming months.
In an interim report, the public ministry explains that the couple resided in Artà with their two young children from 2009 to 2021. The documentation describes a pattern of severe humiliation and control directed at the victim. It states that the accused frequently insulted the partner and also engaged in physical aggression. The description includes shoving, slapping, scratching, grabbing, and even throwing objects, with one incident involving a water glass hurled at the victim in the presence of the children. The documents also allege repeated threats to remove the children to England as a means of intimidation.
The injured party notes in the indictment that he did not seek medical attention, feeling ashamed to admit the violence. He describes a climate of constant surveillance and coercive behavior, including relentless phone calls and demands to share his location and WhatsApp conversations and call logs. The goal, he says, was to closely monitor him and exert control over his movements.
The most recent incident is said to have occurred at dawn on January 4, 2021. During a dispute, the woman reportedly punched the victim multiple times in the face and threw his clothes out of a window. When the man went outside to reassess the situation, she allegedly locked the door from inside and refused to permit him back inside. Following this event, the man sought medical care and filed a report of the aggression.
A coroner’s report documents the physical injuries and notes post-traumatic psychological effects. The victim is undergoing ongoing psychological treatment. The prosecution charges the woman with two counts of family maltreatment and coercion, seeking a prison term of up to five years and financial compensation for injuries and moral damages amounting to several thousand euros. There is also a request for measures to protect the victim from further contact and a preliminary ban on contact with the ex-partner, as part of the sentencing considerations.
From the accused’s perspective, the complainant argues that the incidents constitute three distinct acts of ill-treatment and one act of humiliation. The indictment, prepared by the accused person’s legal team, requests up to five years in prison and seeks around €25,100 in pecuniary damages. The case highlights the tension between alleged persistent abuse and the legal process designed to determine accountability and ensure safety for all parties involved.
The authorities report that, during the course of the case, the woman was accused of violating court-ordered restrictions intended to limit communication with one of the children. Additional claims include the failure to return a dog that belonged to the complainant, with implications for care and custody. The forthcoming trial in Palma is anticipated to address these concerns and establish the events in a formal, judicial setting.