Details of the Ruling

The Provincial Court of Lugo has sentenced ‌a man to four and a half years in prison for raping and sexually assaulting a woman employed to care for his mother.The court found the defendant guilty of continuous sexual ‍assault‌ and rape, issuing the verdict‍ on December 19, 2024.

In addition to the custodial sentence, the court ordered the defendant to pay a fine of €3,780 and provide €10,000 in compensation to the victim. The defense had argued for acquittal, claiming the acts were consensual, but the court rejected this assertion.

Court’s Reasoning and Evidence

The magistrates specifically highlighted the victim’s​ testimony as “coherent and precise,” noting its ⁢lack of ambiguity or contradiction. They ⁤also dismissed any suggestion that the complaint​ was motivated by malicious intent. Crucially, the court resolute that the victim’s account was consistently maintained throughout the proceedings.

This testimony was ⁤further strengthened by corroborating⁣ forensic evidence ​ and supporting witness statements,leading the court to conclude that the accused acted without the victim’s consent. The court’s assessment ⁤focused on the totality of the evidence‌ presented.

Appeal Process

The sentence is not yet⁤ final ⁣and is subject to appeal. The ⁤defendant has the right⁣ to file an appeal with the Superior ‌Court ‍of Xustiza de Galicia (TSXG). The timeline for filing‌ an appeal is ‌governed by Galician legal procedures.