Schongau: 47-year-old in court for a child's sexual abuse

Schongau: 47-year-old in court for a child's sexual abuse

A shocking incident shaked Schongau: A 47-year-old was brought to the court due to sexual abuse without physical contact. The case came to light when an 11-year-old passed the accused's garage on his scooter and watched him in an extremely inadequate Situation. The boy reported that the man "played around his lower part" and kept eye contact with him. This disturbing encounter took place in April when the boy was eating ice cream in the old town.

The child's descriptions were clear and unequivocal: the defendant had apparently masturbated. The boy, who saw the scene in driving past, recalled that he often had to think about the incident afterwards, even if he had not suffered any mental damage. The youth judge found that the short encounter had left a lasting impression for the boy. The accused himself refused to comment on the allegations.

Investigations and evidence

The police took the statements of the boy seriously and quickly realized that it was not a misunderstanding. During the survey, the boy stated that the man's penis was "stiff and big". A policeman was surprised by the child's detailed knowledge of sexuality. When the accused was searched for an apartment, the officials also found children's and youth pornographic files. The man was already a criminal record and had gone in therapy, but the deeds could not be prevented.

The prosecutor called for a prison sentence of two years and ten months because the accused had relapsed despite the therapy. The defense lawyer argued that the boy happened by chance and the accused did not directly include him in his actions. Nevertheless, the court decided that the circumstances and history of the accused excluded a suspended sentence. Ultimately, a prison sentence of one year and three months was imposed because there are no mitigating circumstances.