The Murcia Provincial Court has resolved a sexual abuse case involving a minor in the Campo de Cartagena area after all parties reached a plea agreement. The case concerned offences committed over a prolonged period while the defendant lived with the child in a domestic setting.

Prosecutors had initially sought a six year prison sentence for a continued offence of sexual abuse of a child under sixteen, along with long-term restraining measures, supervised release and financial compensation for psychological harm. Following negotiations, the court accepted a reduced sentence after the defendant admitted the facts.

Under the agreement, the defendant received a two year prison sentence, which has been suspended, as well as five years of restraining orders and five years of supervised release. The court also ordered one hundred and twenty days of community service.

The defendant has already paid twelve thousand euros in compensation to the victim. The payment, along with delays during the legal process, was considered a mitigating factor in suspending the prison sentence, provided no further offences are committed during the next five years.