Shocking testimonies from victims after news of release: 'Do we need to display his photo everywhere?'

The conditional release of Remigijus Jakštys, a former youth mentor convicted of sexual offenses against minors, from Pravieniškės prison has sent shockwaves through his victims. Jakštys was granted parole last week, a decision that has left those he harmed feeling vulnerable and betrayed.

Victims have voiced profound distress and a loss of confidence in the justice system. "I have lost faith in the state: it was publicly declared that offenders like him would be isolated and serve their full sentences, but now I understand that is not the case," stated one young man who experienced sexual abuse. "I am afraid to meet him."

The release raises serious concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of rehabilitation and parole systems for individuals convicted of severe sexual crimes. Victims' testimonies highlight a deep-seated fear that offenders, once deemed 'rehabilitated,' may pose a continued threat to society.

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I have lost faith in the state: it was publicly declared that offenders like him would be isolated and serve their full sentences, but now I understand that is not the case. I am afraid to meet him.