SEXUAL ABUSE

63-year-old child molester who raped 13-year-old boy sentenced to 39 years in prison

A popular jury found him guilty of 19 sexual offenses against five minors committed in Gilbraltar between 1990 and 2016
Servicio de Tribunales de Gibralta
Servicio de Tribunales de Gibralta

The Supreme Court of Gibraltar has sentenced a resident of the Gibraltarian territory to 39 years in prison after he was found guilty of 19 sexual offenses against five minors, including the rape of a child under 13 and sexual activity with a minor. As reported Tuesday by the Royal Gibraltar Police (RGP) in a statement, the abuses took place between 1990 and 2016. The 63-year-old defendant was found guilty by a popular jury in October 2023, which led to his immediate remand in Windmill Hill Prison. This Tuesday, the court handed down the final sentence of 39 years’ imprisonment.

Investigation and reaction of the authorities

RGP Commissioner Richard Ullger said the sentence should serve as a clear message that “officers will relentlessly pursue justice and prosecute those who sexually assault children, regardless of the time that has elapsed since the events”. For his part, Sergeant Jo Ullger, head of the RGP’s Protection Team, praised the victims’ bravery and their cooperation in the investigation. “I hope this sentence will help them to some extent to heal their wounds and move on with their lives,” he said. The authorities have thanked the “enormous courage” of the victims in reporting the abuse and trusting the Gibraltar Police to bring the assailant to justice. With this ruling, the Gibraltarian justice system reaffirms its commitment to the protection of minors and the fight against sexual crimes, regardless of when the acts were committed.

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