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Spanish Courts Hand Down Lengthy Sentences in Sexual Assault Cases

Recent rulings across Spain include prison terms for crimes against minors, an elderly dependent, and a dating app encounter, with further investigations and appeals underway.

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A. V. E., el vigués acusado de agredir sexualmente de una joven, en el banquillo de la sección quinta de la Audiencia Provincial de Pontevedra.
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Overview

  • A man in Vigo was sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually abusing his stepson for nearly a decade; testimony from the victim's brother has prompted further investigation into similar allegations.
  • The Fiscalía de Vigo increased its prison request to 20 years for a 30-year-old doctor accused of assaulting a woman he met on Tinder, citing evidence of two separate offenses during the encounter.
  • The Audiencia Provincial de Cádiz sentenced a 47-year-old man to 19 years in prison for repeated sexual assault and habitual abuse of his 83-year-old mother, supported by forensic evidence and witness testimony.
  • A father in Lugo received a 14-year sentence for the continuous sexual assault of his daughter starting when she was nine years old, with corroborating evidence strengthening the victim's testimony.
  • Forensic and psychological evidence played a pivotal role in these cases, with courts emphasizing protections for vulnerable victims and leaving room for potential appeals.