Overview

• The 26-year-old man received a two-year probation sentence for mutilating his girlfriend's genitals in a ritualistic act at her request in 2021.
• The court determined that the victim, who requested the act due to feelings of 'uncleanness' from past abuse, was incapable of informed consent due to a mental health condition.
• The perpetrator was also convicted of armed drug trafficking, counterfeiting, and theft, further contributing to the severity of his sentencing.
• The victim was awarded €8,000 in compensation for her suffering, and the perpetrator was ordered to pay €2,000 to Terre des Femmes, an organization opposing genital mutilation.
• The court acknowledged the perpetrator's rehabilitation efforts, including therapy, cessation of drug use, and active involvement in substance abuse support programs.