Palermo rape case: Victim confirms accusations against the gang in front of judge with no consensual relationship

Last Updated: October 3, 2023

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Stupro di gruppo a Palermo, la difesa ha dubbi sui video: «Sono parziali e troppo brevi»

A 19-year-old rape victim testified for over six hours against six of the seven young men accused of assaulting her. She appeared in a closed courtroom while they observed from a separate room. The victim denied willingly engaging in sexual activity with the group, claiming she had wanted to be alone with Angelo Flores, whom she had previously had a sexual relationship with. Flores recorded the abuse on his cellphone and shared the footage with his friends. The victim’s testimony detailed the violence she endured during the assault, which was consistent with her initial report to the police. The defendants remained silent until the victim mentioned being beaten, at which point they became restless and were reprimanded by the judge. The prosecution will likely seek an immediate trial, while the defense may request an abbreviated trial and present evidence suggesting the victim’s credibility is questionable.