ItalyThe article discusses the appellate court's ruling in the case against footballer Manolo Portanova and three others for group sexual violence and injuries committed in Siena on May 30-31, 2021. The victim described being treated as an object, ignored, and eventually stopped reacting due to survival instincts during the attack by four men. The defense attempted to argue that the relationships were consensual, citing prior behaviors of the victim. However, the appellate court rejected these arguments, calling them 'secondary victimization' and emphasizing that consent must be assessed based on the specific acts in question rather than previous behavior. The court confirmed the initial conviction, finding the victim’s account credible and supported by objective evidence such as medical reports, video footage, and injury assessments.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the legal proceedings through the lens of the victim's experience, highlighting systemic issues in how cases involving sexual violence are handled. It criticizes the defense's attempt to shift blame onto the victim ('secondary victimization') and supports the judicial stance that嫖
