Again, in his twenties suspension after rape of a 13-year-old girl: « He takes his responsibility and follows therapy » (Grimbergen)

In March 2023, the defendant sat with some friends in the stands of the Prinsenbosstadion in Grimbergen, when a 13-year-old girl sought their company after she had run away at home. The suspect finally left alone with the child, after which they went to a park to have sex there.

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When the facts came to light, the local police immediately started an investigation. The girl stated that there was no question of any coercion or violence. « He was very sweet, » she recorded with her interrogation. « I was always allowed to say no with everything we did. »

Therapy at ITER

Nevertheless, the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Halle-Vilvoorde continued the man for damage to sexual integrity and rape and a 4-year prison sentence was demanded on the trial. « In sexual criminal law, minors of that age cannot give permission, even if they would like to, » it said with public prosecutor dear Chrissells. « The legislator wants to protect children in this way and that is why there are also heavy penalties on such facts that – no matter how heavy this sounds – are considered rape. »

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The young man stated at the session that he in the meantime realized that he had gone seriously wrong. “I am happy that I am in the meantime (Ambulatory Center for Prevention, Supervision and Treatment of Sexual Cross -Border Behaviored.) Being able to go. I am the only one responsible and will also take my responsibility, « he said.

Conditions

His lawyer argues for a probation suspension. « I understand the position of the public prosecutor since this is about rape, » said Master Nathalie Buisseret. « My client has made mistakes and sees that too. A work sentence is unfortunately not possible in view of the nature of the file, but a suspension under certain conditions seems to me to be discussed. My client knows that he will have to adhere to those conditions for years and wants to do that too. »

« The defendant takes his responsibility and follows therapy »

Judge with reading judgment

The court followed the defense and declared the twenties to blame for the sexual integrity and rape of the girl, but decided not to impose a punishment. Conditions are linked to the favor of suspension. In this way he must be guided further and comply with the convocations of the Probation Committee and his justice assistant.

Sexual experimental behavior

According to the court, these are serious facts and it is certain that the defendant has taken abuse of the girl to satisfy his sexual needs. « Although the facts are part of far -reaching sexual experimental behavior, the victims could not give legally valid permission due to her young age, » the judge said.

« Nevertheless, the defendant is aware of the seriousness of his actions and he realizes that his behavior was unacceptable. He takes his responsibility, seeks work and follows therapy. In view of his limited criminal record, the debt insight, his personal situation and because the court does not want to compromise on his already made efforts, it seems that a suspension in this case.

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