Overview
- He secretly sedated his wife, assaulted her over several years, and uploaded recordings to group chats and internet platforms.
- According to the judgment, the offenses occurred in the couple’s home from 2018 to 2024, with some alleged incidents legally merged and a 2009 allegation not confirmed.
- The court convicted him of aggravated rape, dangerous bodily harm, and violations of highly personal privacy through image recordings.
- Investigations began after journalists alerted the Federal Criminal Police Office, and a court spokesperson was reported as saying the defendant admitted the crimes.
- The 8½‑year term falls between the prosecution’s 10‑year request and the defense’s call for eight years, the verdict is not yet final, and reports note parallels to France’s Pelicot case.