Two men tried at the assizes after the rape of their fellow prisoner in Perpignan

The trial of two former prisoners of the prison of Perpignan opened this Wednesday before the Assize Court of Pyrénées-Orientales.

One must answer for "rape with the use or threat of a weapon" and "violence in a meeting followed by incapacity not exceeding 8 days", the other for "complicity in rape" and "violence in a meeting in a state recidivism,” reports

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The alleged victim is a man who shared the same cell as the defendants after being convicted of sexual assault on his wife.

On the day of the events, September 13, 2019, he was allegedly beaten up before being forced into a sexual act by one of them.

A case “which raises questions”

The latter, detained at the time for "rape and violence with a weapon" on another young man, allegedly bit him in the genitals.

The fellow prisoner accused of complicity had meanwhile joined this same cell after being intercepted for non-execution of sentence.

He was particularly known for acts of violence.

It is a matter “which raises questions

Especially since my client had already been beaten and had reported it, ”said the lawyer for the civil party.

The deliberation is expected for Friday, June 10.

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