In Oviedo, a 45-year-old Ecuadorian man identified as Jorge Geovanny CH. V. accepted a penalty following a rape case involving his ex-partner. The settlement includes a five-year sentence and a one-day extension, alongside a commitment not to contact or communicate with the victim for fifteen years. A monetary compensation of 6,000 euros was ordered to be paid to the woman, and a formal execution of the sentence will be pursued through the appropriate legal channels. The defendant has already spent two years in custody.
The incident is described as taking place in a bar, where tensions escalated after the accused appeared heavily intoxicated. According to the records, the altercation involved the use of improvised weapons, and the victim led the accused away from the bar, offering to accompany him to her residence on Bermúdez de Castro street. Both individuals proceeded to the home where the alleged sexual assault occurred. After the events, the victim left the residence and contacted local authorities. The accused then attempted to flee the area, arranging for a friend to pick him up on Aureliano San Román street in the city. The local police in Oviedo later uncovered these travel plans and moved to arrest him on that street.
On the day the case was heard, the third section of the court reviewed the facts. The prosecutor sought a sentence of fourteen years in prison and fifteen private prosecutions filed by the victim, under the legal representation of attorney Ángeles Tomé Díaz. The defense, led by Blanca Bernaldo de Quirós, requested acquittal. After negotiations, the public ministry agreed to a reduced sentence of five years, and the defendant ultimately accepted the resolution in the courtroom.
The partner of the defendant stated that the acceptance of the sentence came about through a passive process, while noting that the complainant was on the street with her daughter, a detail they described as a reason to justify the decision. The account suggests concerns about the living arrangements and the impact on the victim and her family during the legal proceedings. The case continues to be monitored by local authorities as they enforce the terms of the sentence and any associated civil actions, including the long-term prohibition on contact with the victim.
Throughout the proceedings, investigators and prosecutors highlighted the sequence of events that led to the charges, including the bar gathering, the subsequent move to the home, and the alleged assault. The parties involved in the case and the court’s decision reflect ongoing judicial processes within the region. The final disposition underscores the emphasis on accountability and the legal avenues available to address serious offenses, along with the protections afforded to the victim under the applicable statutes. The matter remains a point of reference for local law enforcement and the judiciary as they work to uphold justice and address concerns about safety and restitution for those affected by sexual violence. This summary is based on court records and official statements from the local authorities involved in the investigation and prosecution. [Citation: Oviedo Local Police records and court proceedings]”