Assisted by an interpreter, the father of the family moves calmly before his judges, surprised by the absence of his lawyer. “Did he come to see you in prison? “Questions President Rouvre, during the immediate appearance hearing on Monday, May 23 at the Thionville court. “No”, replies the Tervillois blandly. Here he is then alone in the box to respond to the facts of death threats against his wife, malicious messages and sexual assault on a minor.
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An annoying tendency to drop his pants in front of girls
The one who is serving a prison sentence in connection with another case, separated from his wife since 2017 but still officially married, says he does not remember having insulted her at the time. “I was not alcoholic, so obviously, I would have remembered. But if she says I was, she’s not lying. “Invited to testify to his daily life, his wife reported insults, a man who “rotten her life” and who led her to depression. “He took advantage of me, he manipulated me. He thought I was his object. One day, he showed up in front of my door and lowered his pants…” With his share of salacious remarks, specifies the president. A behavior that prompted the victim to file a complaint in September 2020.
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“He smelled of beer”
A year later, a minor crosses her path, still in Terville, while she is waiting for the bus with friends. “He smelled of beer,” confirms the 17-year-old girl. I accepted a hug from him because he was not well. That’s when he got pushy. I tried to push him away and he started to pull down his pants and show his penis… ”Wrong, retorts the defendant, who appeals to the viewing of the cameras to prove his good faith, while the tapes have obviously been erased for years. chandeliers.
For the public prosecutor, 16 months in prison, 6 of which are probationary, are in line with the judicial response to be made in this case, where it is a question of adding a ban on contacting the victims, and compensating them. The Thionville court will go further: the quantum has increased to 22 months in prison, including 6 with probationary suspension for 2 years. An obligation of care is ordered against Ridvan Sopi, who will have to pay €1,000 to his wife for non-pecuniary damage. Regarding the minor, a dismissal hearing on civil interests is scheduled for next October.
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