Tariq Ramadan gets 18 years for rape.
Tariq Ramadan, a Swiss-born Islamic scholar, was found guilty in absentia of raping three women between 2009 and 2016. He was sentenced to 18 years in prison. French authorities requested an arrest warrant and a ban from France.
The trial took place in Paris and involved accusations of sexual assault against three women. Ramadan initially denied the charges but later admitted to contact with the victims. He was hospitalized due to multiple sclerosis, preventing his participation in the trial. The court ordered a judicial monitoring period for eight years, prohibiting him from contacting the victims. This conviction has sparked debate about religious freedom and accountability within the French legal system.
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Highlights
Ramadan sentenced to 18 years
A French court sentenced Tariq Ramadan to 18 years in prison for rape.
Trial focused on multiple rapes
The charges involved allegations of rape against three women between 2009 and 2016.
Ramadan absent from trial
Tariq Ramadan was found guilty in absentia due to his health condition.
'MeToo' trial in France
The case is considered a landmark ‘MeToo’ trial raising questions about consent.
Concerns about religious influence
Authorities are investigating whether Ramadan’s position influenced the alleged crimes.
Perspectives
- Tariq Ramadan was sentenced to 18 years in prison for rape.
- The charges relate to allegations of sexual assault against three women.
- The trial occurred in Paris, France.
- Ramadan was found guilty in absentia.
The court considered Ramadan’s religious position relevant to the case, suggesting a connection between his role and the alleged abuse.
Le Monde, FAZ, VRT NWS, DW English
Ramadan’s legal team argued his illness incapacitated him, minimizing the influence of his religious role.
BBC Europe
The case raises concerns about holding religious figures accountable for serious accusations.
France24, RFI, DR Nyheder, RTBF, Der Spiegel
The verdict highlights a complex legal battle and the broader debate surrounding accusations against religious figures.
DW English, Le Monde
This case is considered a landmark MeToo trial in France, raising significant questions about consent and power dynamics within the Muslim community.
France24, Le Monde
The case is part of the ‘MeToo’ movement within the Muslim community, involving allegations of coercion and abuse of power.
FAZ