Overview

• The Landgericht Wuppertal sentenced the 20-year-old pimp to six years and three months of youth detention on July 4.
• He was convicted of aggravated rape, forced prostitution, promotion of sexual acts with minors and dangerous bodily harm against girls aged 14 to 16.
• An 18-year-old high school student received 200 hours of community service for assisting in recruiting the victims into the red-light milieu.
• Proceedings were held behind closed doors to maintain the privacy and safety of the underage victims.
• Lawmakers and prosecutors are debating new legal categories to address complex exploitation methods and underreporting in ongoing trials.