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Italian court ruling on sexual assault case sparks outrage, protests

  • A court in Italy acquitted a school janitor accused of groping a teenage girl, ruling that the incident lasted less than 10 seconds.
  • The ruling has sparked outrage on social media, with Italians posting protest videos of themselves being groped.
  • The 17-year-old victim expressed anger over the ruling, calling it a betrayal of trust in the justice system.
  • Italy's high court will review the controversial verdict that has highlighted concerns over the treatment of sexual assault victims.
  • Women's rights groups argue the ruling reflects a culture of trivializing sexual harassment and the experiences of young women in Italy.
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