Man accused of raping a disabled woman could serve 14 years

The trial of a man accused of sexually assaulting a disabled lady in a town in the Vega Baja region is scheduled for tomorrow, Friday March 7th, in Elche.

According to the prosecution, the victim and the defendant were near the municipal sports centre at around 10:00 p.m. when the defendant threw the woman to the ground and forced himself on her sexually in spite of her protests and resistance.

For the offence of sexual assault with penetration of a person in need of special protection, the Public Prosecutor’s Office is asking for 14 years in jail.