The ratification of the sentence
The Barcelona Court has confirmed the sentence of 2 years, 4 months and 16 days for a young man from the Empordà for a crime of coercion with the aggravating factors of hatred and superiority. This decision has generated controversy and has elicited diverse reactions in different areas.
The case in question
The young man, named Joan, was convicted of having scribbled a small group of demonstrators in favor of King Felipe VI during a visit to Barcelona in October 2020, as well as painting a cross on a Spanish flag that a woman was carrying back Despite the contradictions between the versions, the conviction has remained, generating controversy due to the alleged unequal treatment in the evaluation of the facts.
Reactions and appeal
Faced with this situation, the organization Alerta Solidària has denounced the contradictions and has announced the presentation of an appeal to the Supreme Court. The defense of the young man has also expressed his intention to appeal the decision, arguing that the version of the Mossos agents and the woman was prioritized over that of the accused young man.
The facts and the aggravating factors
The events took place during a protest in favor of King Felipe VI, where Joan participated along with other demonstrators. The sentence has applied the aggravating factors of hatred and superiority, causing an increase in the penalty that could lead to Joan going to prison. This has generated debate about the interpretation and application of these aggravating factors in this specific context.
Solidarity Alert Reactions
The organization Alerta Solidària has questioned the two aggravating factors, arguing that there was no discrimination because the groups involved had opposing political convictions. In addition, they have expressed misgivings about the alleged accelerated handling of the case, considering that the Barcelona Court has been collapsed for some time. This has raised questions about the speed in the resolution of this type of case.