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Six Men Sentenced to 2–10 Years in 2022 Rubí Gang-Rape Case After Plea Deal

A conformity deal cut the sentences after the men admitted the assaults to avoid putting the victim through a full trial.

Overview

  • Two defendants received 10-year prison terms, two were sentenced to 9 years, and two received 2 years for attempted sexual assault due to their passive conduct during the attack.
  • The court ordered a joint compensation payment of €30,000 to the woman, who had a recognized 35% psychic disability at the time.
  • The agreement closes the case with admissions of guilt that reduced the penalties from the 52–60 years originally sought by the prosecution.
  • Prosecutors and filings describe the woman being taken to an abandoned warehouse in Rubí, where four men assaulted her in turns while two others failed to intervene.
  • Four men remain in pretrial custody, while the defenses for the two with two-year sentences plan to request suspension of imprisonment.