All 51 defendants in the recent court case have been found guilty of the charges brought against them. However, the sentences handed down have varied, with some receiving shorter terms than what the prosecutors had requested.
Jacques C. was given a 5-year suspended prison sentence, allowing him to leave the courtroom today. This decision surprised many observers, leading to gasps being heard inside the courtroom.
On the other hand, Cyrille D, Lionel R, and Boris M were each sentenced to 8 years in prison, despite the prosecution seeking 12-year terms for them.
One of the defendants, Redouan A., was convicted of aggravated rape. However, due to being diagnosed as schizophrenic by an expert, the presiding judge decided to grant him a reduced sentence, considering his impaired judgment.
Feminist campaigner Sirine Sehl expressed disappointment with the perceived leniency of the sentences requested by the prosecutors. She emphasized the need for these sentences to be reviewed and potentially adjusted in the future.
