SPAIN: Gypsy Man Who Raped And Impregnated 12-Year-Old Girl Is Acquitted After Arguing That Adult-Child Sex Is Part Of His Culture
This case in Spain where a Gypsy man who raped and impregnated a 12-year-old girl was acquitted after arguing that adult-child sex is part of his culture is absolutely horrifying. The fact that the court took into account cultural context to reduce the sentence for sexual assault and abuse of a minor is appalling and a clear disregard for the well-being and rights of the victim. The idea that such heinous acts could be justified under the guise of cultural practices is not only deeply disturbing but also sets a dangerous precedent.
The notion that adult-child sexual activity was deemed “consensual” and part of a “romantic relationship” is simply unacceptable.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood