AustriaA 16-year-old boy was sentenced to two years in prison at the Vienna Regional Court for sexually assaulting and physically abusing a younger cellmate who was significantly smaller than him. The teenager had previously been convicted four times and was found guilty of rape, bodily harm, serious coercion, and threatening behavior. The court awarded €1,500 to the victim for emotional and physical suffering. The defendant admitted guilt but attempted to downplay his actions. The victim was not called as a witness and had provided conflicting testimony during the investigation. His recorded statement was played in court in private session. In addition to the two-year sentence, the six-month open prison term suspended on probation was revoked, meaning he must serve a total of two-and-a-half years. The stateless defendant accepted the verdict after consulting with his lawyer, and the prosecutor did not appeal, making the ruling final.
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