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The summit of the sordid judged in Geneva
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The summit of the sordid judged in Geneva

From Le Temps · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A trial in Geneva involves accusations of extreme sexual violence leading to a woman's death.
  • The defendant denies causing the fatal injuries, claiming he could not save his partner.
  • Prosecutors allege a particularly traumatic anal penetration resulted in massive bleeding.

A trial in Geneva is set to hear harrowing details of alleged extreme sexual violence that prosecutors claim led to a woman's death. The case, described as requiring a strong constitution, centers on accusations against a 41-year-old man accused of inflicting lethal injuries on his partner.

Prosecutors allege that a particularly traumatic anal penetration, extending 42 centimeters and involving arteries, veins, and the colon lining, caused massive bleeding. The victim reportedly bled to death after the act while left to suffer in agony.

The accused vehemently denies the prosecution's macabre scenario. He maintains his innocence regarding the fatal hemorrhage, stating to the judges of the Geneva Criminal Court, "I do not know what happened and I regret not being able to save her."

The trial is expected to delve into the graphic details of the alleged assault and the events leading up to the victim's death, presenting a significant challenge for the court and those involved.

I do not know what happened and I regret not being able to save her.

— The accusedStating his innocence and regret to the judges of the Geneva Criminal Court.
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Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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