Former Police Officer Acquitted of Rape

A former police employee and another man were acquitted of raping a 17-year-old girl in Nieuwegein. The court found that sexual activity occurred but did not prove rape, citing a lack of clear evidence regarding the girl's consent and state of mind. The case highlights the complexities of prosecuting sexual offenses involving individuals under 18 in the Netherlands.

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