Sentenced to prison for six years and four months for the rape of several little girls – news Møre og Romsdal – Local news, TV and radio

The girls he is convicted of raping were under 14 years old when the man got them to film themselves and send him. This is to be considered rape, according to the Criminal Code. He is also convicted of having stored a number of nude photos of several other girls. Some of the teenage girls are said to have received payment before he himself resold the films. The court states that the man has deliberately hunted young people: “The defendant has actively searched for young girls through his various users on Snapchat, most of them anonymous. When he made contact with them, he asked about their age, and had no qualms about the fact that the children he established contact with were between the ages of 11 and 16… He had contact with several of the children at the same time. He ingratiated himself by giving them attention and compliments, money and gifts. He has also lured with the possibility of making money,” the judgment states. Must give up mobile phones The man must now pay NOK 550,000 in compensation to the three rape victims. In addition, he must hand over several hard drives, PCs and mobile phones that he has used to keep in touch with the girls. He is also denied the right to have a Snapchat account for five years. Admitting several of the cases The assault took place over several years, from 2019 to 2022. According to the judgment from Møre og Romsdal district court, the man did not admit what he is guilty of until the trial was underway. He therefore receives no penalty discount. He is said to have explained that he was lonely and alone a lot, and therefore applied to Snapchat. The judgment is not legally binding. Published 30.10.2024, at 12.20 Updated 30.10.2024, at 12.49



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