An Aruba court sentence of 30 months in prison, including 10 months suspended, was imposed on a 63-year-old defendant in a case involving sexual offences against a minor, Diario reported on October 20. The judgment was delivered on Monday, October 19.
Court follows prosecution’s sentencing request
The judge imposed a three-year probation period for the suspended portion, according to the report. The sentence matched the prosecution’s earlier request, which ArubaNews previously reported while the case was awaiting a verdict.
Ruling is a new stage in the case
Diario said the court found the offences legally proven after considering the complainant’s account and supporting evidence, including messages. The judge also considered the defendant’s personal circumstances when determining the penalty.
Details that could identify the minor are omitted. The source does not report whether an appeal has been lodged.
Source: Read the original report.
