Scandal in Attendorn: Man again in court because of sexual abuse!

Scandal in Attendorn: Man again in court because of sexual abuse!

Olpe/Attendorn. A 55-year-old man stands in front of the Olper Schöffengericht again after he was sentenced to two years on probation for two years in January 2023. This time he is accused of sexually harassing his niece, the aunt of the first victim. The allegations are serious and the evidence is overwhelming!

The alleged victim, today 38 years old, has found the courage to talk about the terrible deeds that occurred between 1988 and 1996. During the negotiation, she broke out in tears and described how she was forced as a child to touch the accused while her mother was not at home. "He knew how much I liked the school," she said of another incident in which he suggested sexual acts in the children's room. The memories are painful and the wounds are deep.

judgment and reactions

The accused denies all allegations and claims that it is a family dispute. But the judge and the prosecutor are convinced of the credibility of the witness. "We consider the witness to be absolutely credible," emphasized magistress Stephanie Scheepers. The prosecutor calls for a total sentence of two years and eight months because the prior suspended sentence is included. The defender, on the other hand, requests an acquittal, but sees no chance of success.

The decision of the court is eagerly awaited, while the injured party is supported by her family. Her brother has warned her over the years to leave the defendant alone with children, but the reasons remained in the dark for a long time. The tragedy of this story is not only shown in the deeds themselves, but also in the long time that has passed until the victims found the courage to comment. A case that moves the minds and raises the question: How long can you leave such crimes with impunity?