According to the ruling in Västmanland District Court, the abuse has been going on for several years. That several of the assaults have been filmed, together with the girl's story, is the central proof in the case.

It was the girl herself who, after years of abuse, told a person close to her.

The 20-year-old man has admitted most of the acts for which he has now been convicted, but opposed them being classified as "aggravated rape of a child". He has also admitted insulting photography, but believes that they should be classified as sexual harassment.  

"Reward system"

The district court writes in its judgment that the girl was in an unprotected position. The now convicted 20-year-old has, according to the court, taken advantage of this advantage, and through a reward system where he bought things for the girl, made her endure the abuse. 

Furthermore, the court writes:  

"In addition, he has intensified the violation by filming the abuse with both a computer and a mobile phone camera, and in most cases he has not refrained from the abuse even though the plaintiffs shouted or groaned in pain or discomfort." 

Sentenced to prison

The man is convicted of aggravated rape of a child on 30 occasions, abusive photography on seven occasions, attempted aggravated rape of a child, sexual harassment and a serious child pornography offense.  

He must also pay SEK 470,000 in damages to the girl. 

In its judgment, the district court has taken the man's young age into account, when sentencing him to six years in prison.