Man risks eight years in prison for rape of two women and mistreatment of eight children: « Pure terror for the victims » (Haaltert)

The man lived with two women for a long time. “They both had to accept this. It was a relationship with violence. Refusing sexual favors, they couldn't, because then they were mistreated. He had both of them under the knot, « said the lawyer of one of the victims.

Whip and beating

Not only the women had to suffer, his eight children also had to deal with physical violence every day. « They lived in pure terror and were punished with whip and beating, » said the attorney.

“It was a relationship with violence. Refusing sexual favors, they couldn't, because then they were mistreated. He had both of them under the knot. « 

Lawyer of the civil party

The facts came to light after the women went to the police with their story. At first they brought all the children to safety, who all made similar hair -raising statements in the event of an interrogation. “They were mistreated and beaten, but not in the face. That would stand out too quickly at school, « the attorney outlined. The Public Prosecution Service takes into account more than ten years of abuse and rape.

Eight years in prison

F. denies in all keys. “At his interrogation, he literally laughed when he was confronted with the statements of the victims. In his head they forge a conspiracy against him. « Where are the evidence, » he asked, « said the attorney who demands a heavy prison sentence of eight years.

When the facts came to light, F. ended up behind bars for a while, but from there he continued to fish and harass the victims. « They had to block the telephone numbers from prison, » said the attorney.

« They lived in pure terror and were punished with whip and beating. »

Public prosecutor

The negative attitude of the defendant encounters incomprehension among the victims. His lawyer says he understands that, but he claims that the investigation is together with hooks and eyes. “There are no times of the crimes in the file, so we can't defend ourselves on this. The summons is incorrect and incomplete. The rights of defense of my client have therefore been violated, « he argued.

Madness

« Pure madness », it sounded in the camp of the civil party. “Apparently you have to keep an agenda as a victim. This is simply denying the sunlight. Very damage has been caused by the victims and certainly with the children. They have naturally received an enormous force to endure and survive.(PVS)