Overview

• The Audiencia Provincial de Pontevedra sentenced two men to 11½ and 9 years in prison for the sexual assault of an 18-year-old woman in Vigo in September 2022.
• One of the men received an additional conviction for recording the assault on his mobile phone, which contributed to the evidence against him.
• Both perpetrators were ordered to jointly pay €17,000 in compensation to the victim for the psychological harm caused.
• The court emphasized the victim's consistent testimony and the corroborating forensic and psychological evidence presented by experts.
• This case is part of broader efforts in Spain to address sexual violence, with courts focusing on victim reparations and the use of digital evidence in prosecutions.