A tentative trial unfolded this Tuesday in the State Court regarding allegations of a sexual assault involving a minor, with the case dating back to 2008. By the prosecutor’s account, the accused remained a fugitive abroad for many years, only to return now after a long absence. The individual under investigation stated yesterday that he believed the matter should be left in the past, noting that he had married in England and started a family since then.
The prosecutor requested an 18-year prison term for an ongoing crime of sexual assault, while the defense argued for complete acquittal or, failing that, an additional sentence of three years and ten months. The victim, now an adult, testified in court yesterday that the defendant was her uncle. She recalled that the events occurred when she was about 12 and a half years old, while the defendant was roughly 20 to 22 years old. She described threats, saying he would force her to become a prostitute and warned that he would kill her. She stated that she arrived in Spain feeling frightened and unsettled.
The complainant indicated that she endured two instances of sexual assault and is currently serving time for related matters. She revealed that anxiety and aggression sometimes surface, making her wary of her own two-year-old son when pressed by the prosecutor’s questions.
The defendant acknowledged engaging in sexual activity with the minor but argued that he believed the interaction was consensual and that the minor had consented to the relationship. He maintained that the ages were around 15 or 16 and rejected any suggestion of coercion.
Aunt to the victim provided striking testimony. While she had previously corroborated the girl’s account, she stated yesterday that the defendant “carried an attraction” to the situation and that the relationships involved were not forcibly imposed. When pressed by the presiding judge about how she knew a child under 12 could want sex with an adult, she admitted uncertainty. She added that she fears moral judgment and would not lie.
Forensic experts offered conclusions aligning with the victim’s account, noting a recently observed hymen rupture that was compatible with the reported events. Two psychologists emphasized the psychological toll of the experience, describing the severity of the impact. The experts remarked on the cultural stigma surrounding sexuality in the girl’s community and its potential influence on her experience and reporting.
A nearby Local Police officer recalled the moment of the attacker’s arrest, noting that the girl’s family restrained him and that the man spoke with pride about a supposed release of the minor within their circle. The testimony highlighted a troubling pattern of boasting about illicit behavior as the case progressed, underscoring the grave nature of the charges and the lasting effects on the survivor.