a A young Serb yesterday accepted a four-year prison sentence for rape to a roommate in Ibiza, taking advantage of the fact that she was sleeping soundly, had taken sleeping pills. The 30-year-old defendant acknowledged the facts in a hearing held at the Palma Provincial Court after reaching an agreement with the prosecution.
The events occurred in the early morning of Jul 15, 2018 in an address where five people resided in Ibiza. The defendant got into the victim’s bed, groped her and penetrated her several times until she woke up and threw him out. His roommates chased him and the young man was detained by the Civil Guard that same day. After being brought to justice, he was released. The victim suffered post-traumatic stress and psychological damage.
In addition to the penalty of prison, the defendant agreed to pay compensation of 15,000 euros to the injured party, a restraining order for her of 14 years and 10 years of probation. The court will have to decide whether to substitute the prison sentence for his expulsion from Spain.
As it is a conformance with the accused, the sentence is already final.
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