Overview

• Two men accused of forcing a 15-year-old into marriage and committing nearly 140 rapes were acquitted after a brief trial in Krefeld, Germany.
• A psychiatric expert deemed the alleged victim's testimony inconsistent and untrustworthy, undermining the case against the defendants.
• Chat logs and photos contradicted claims of coercion, showing affectionate messages and intimate moments between the alleged victim and one defendant.
• The court noted the Islamic marriage performed in the Netherlands was not legally valid under Dutch or German law.
• Prosecutors are now weighing whether to pursue charges of false accusation and perjury against the 18-year-old accuser.