French Court Confirms Trial of 16 Men for Sexual Violence Linked to Porn Platform
The trial will proceed without the addition of torture and racism as aggravating circumstances, a decision criticized by victims' advocates.
- The Paris appellate court upheld the trial of 16 men accused of sexual violence during pornographic film shoots for the platform 'French Bukkake.'
- Aggravating circumstances of torture and racism, sought by 36 civil parties, were not included, which would have elevated the case to a higher court with potentially harsher penalties.
- Four of the accused will also face charges of human trafficking, while two additional men are charged with labor violations in a related case.
- Victims and feminist organizations have condemned the decision, describing it as a failure to address the severity of the alleged crimes and the systemic exploitation in the pornography industry.
- The case highlights broader concerns about violence and exploitation in amateur pornography, with victims reporting economic vulnerability and lasting trauma from the alleged abuses.
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