A 17-year-old boy from Vorarlberg was sentenced to four months in prison on Tuesday for serious sexual abuse.
He was 16 at the time and the girl was 13. The two met through Snapchat. At the first meeting at the boy’s childhood home in the Bregenz district, things immediately get to the point between the two. Although initially without direct sexual intercourse. On the second date, just three days later, there is consensual sex with the student in the same place. But this time for real and in different positions.
No signs of violence
However, the “roller coaster of emotions” only follows when the student is confronted with a complaint about sexual abuse of a minor and the accusation of rape. It is unclear why the girl reported the boy for rape. Because in the hospital the doctors could not find any signs of violence. Consequently, the jury questioned the victim’s statements – the defendant was acquitted of the rape charge when in doubt.
Age limit exceeded by two months
Nevertheless, a conviction was pronounced for serious sexual abuse. Reason: “When it comes to sexual intercourse, it goes unpunished if the age difference is not more than three years and the youngest is already 13 years old,” said lawyer Lisa Maria Ramsauer-Mitteregger. In the case of the convict, he had passed the age limit by two months.
Source: Krone
I am Wallace Jones, an experienced journalist. I specialize in writing for the world section of Today Times Live. With over a decade of experience, I have developed an eye for detail when it comes to reporting on local and global stories. My passion lies in uncovering the truth through my investigative skills and creating thought-provoking content that resonates with readers worldwide.
