Court sentences four to 40 years in prison for raping a minor in Pristina

(Patria) - The Basic Court in Pristina has sentenced four individuals, three of whom are minors, to 40 years in prison for raping an 11-year-old girl in Pristina in August 2022.

The defendant E.R. was convicted of the criminal offense of rape and sentenced to 15 years in prison, which includes the time spent in detention.

The court found the second defendant, minor Dž.S., guilty of the criminal offenses of rape and child abuse in pornography and sentenced him to eight years in prison in a juvenile detention facility.

Minor G.R. was sentenced to nine years in prison for minors for the criminal offenses of rape, child abuse in pornography, and aiding in the commission of the criminal offense of rape.

The defendant G.J. was found guilty of the criminal offenses of rape and child abuse in pornography and sentenced to eight years in prison for minors.

The accused Š.K. was acquitted of the charges for the criminal offense of sexual services of a trafficking victim.

The court stated in its announcement that it did not determine that the girl was a victim of human trafficking.

The rape case in August last year led to protests during which participants called for protection and safety for girls and women, as well as deserved punishments for perpetrators.

According to Kosovo Police data, dozens of cases of sexual violence are reported annually in Kosovo.

The Kosovo Women's Network announced that the majority of victims of violence are girls aged 13 to 16, reports RSE. Kosovo's Criminal Code provides for sentences of two to 15 years in prison for rape and other sexual assaults.