“You told the police she looked older and you couldn’t see she was only 14“, calls out the president of the court. The defendant acquiesces and responds: “today I became aware. I would have liked to apologize to Madame and her daughter..” Since his arrest, he has been in therapy every month.
The man claims, however, to have never consulted a pornographic site with children, but that he is indeed attracted to young girls, teenagers aged 14-16. The expert report indicates that Monsieur may be attracted “by minors barely pubescent” and presents a “hebephilic paraphilia“.
A “broken” victim
The actions of this stepfather had dramatic consequences for each member of this blended family. In addition to the marital breakdown, the man, a professional musician, lost his associates who turned away from him when they learned of his inclinations. The ex-partner no longer works either, accompanying young people who have suffered sexual abuse, she was declared unfit to practice her profession. The young girl, for her part, developed certain anxieties about leaving her home, and, according to her lawyer, “constantly wonders what could be hiding behind the door“. She would also have missed her first year of higher study, having learned of the facts, a few weeks before her second session in August. A domage of 5000 euros is claimed. “I want him to know that he broke me” the young victim told her lawyer.
The preferential measure is not possible
The representative of the public prosecutor, taking into account the relatively long period of the offence, requested three years in prison with a probationary suspension for Mr. to continue his psychological follow-up.
The defense lawyer acknowledges that he cannot request a favorable measure due to the seriousness of the facts, even if his client, who has no prior record, is in the conditions to benefit from a suspension of the sentence. In agreement with the deputy of the king’s prosecutor, a probationary suspension is requested by the defense.
At the civil level, the defendant’s lawyer asked to review the amounts, particularly regarding the missed year of study. “The causal link must be demonstrated“, he insisted.
The president will deliver her judgment on November 18.
