Young girl from Agrigento commits suicide after being raped and filmed by gang, two on trial

Last Updated: October 5, 2023

Two young men in Palermo, Italy, have been indicted on charges of group sexual assault and production of child pornography. The charges stem from an incident involving a teenage girl, who later committed suicide at the age of 17 due to the shame. The girl’s body was found in Agrigento, and the investigation led to videos showing her engaging in group sex with four boys, two of whom were minors at the time. The prosecution argues that the boys took advantage of the girl’s physical and psychological vulnerability, even in the face of her explicit refusals and pleas. The trial is set to begin on December 4th, with the girl’s parents acting as civil plaintiffs. The defendants’ lawyers have requested the dismissal of the case.