Details of the court case
This Friday, the Tarragona High Court has been the scene of a trial that focused on the accusation of sexual assault on a minor, which occurred on June 16, 2019. The man in question faces a request of 59 years in prison, made by the prosecution and the Generalitat, which includes multiple serious positions.
Circumstances of the victim
The victim, who was only fourteen at the time of the events, resided in a Residential Educational Action Center (CRAE) in Tarragona. In order to protect it from revictimization, its statement has been collected through preconstituted proof, allowing it not to be present during the trial.
The accused version
The defendant has denied any knowledge about the minor, saying he has never invited him to his home. His lawyer has requested acquittal, arguing the lack of conclusive evidence.
The victim’s testimony
The prosecutor has detailed the severity of the aggression, indicating that the defendant used a false pretext to attract the minor to his home, where he closed it in the room and tried to intimidate it. According to his statement, the defendant used a gun to threaten it and recorded the aggression.
Reaction from the prosecution
The prosecution has described the events as very serious, requesting penalties that include several years in prison for crimes of sexual assault and illegal detention. In addition, they ask that the accused do not approach the victim for a period of ten years.
Declarations of experts
Forensic doctors have provided information on the victim’s health, noting that no visible injuries were found, but this does not mean that it had not suffered damage. They emphasized the importance of listening to the victim and taking into account his testimony.
The position of the accusation and the defense
The particular prosecution, represented by the Generalitat, aligns with the lawsuits of the prosecution, while the defense lawyer insists on the lack of solid evidence supporting the allegations. The defense argues that DNA tests have not been performed or weapons have been found.
Expectations of judgment
With a total of 59 years in prison, the court will have to weigh all the evidence and testimonies filed to determine the responsibility of the defendant. The resolution of this case will not only have the lives of those involved, but will also reflect the response of society to sex crimes.
