Since August 2023, the 33-year-old man had been lying in wait for women in a tram passageway in Vienna-Margareten. He followed them and harassed them on a narrow escalator that was not monitored by video cameras. The conviction involved 26 affected women. One of them even fell victim to the man twice.

33-Year-Old Must Seek Therapeutic Help After Assaults on Women

The convicted man must serve three months in prison. Nine months were conditionally suspended for a probation period of three years. Within a month, the man must seek therapeutic help at a suitable facility, according to the verdict. The 33-year-old "lacked empathy," the judge explained. He "felt most sorry for himself," she added. In two cases, there were intense touches that the prosecutor described as "close to rape." The defendant confessed to the charge of violating sexual self-determination and sexual harassment. "He did it. He saw someone else do it and got the stupid idea to do it too," said his legal representative. Why and for what reason, he did not know.

(APA/Red)

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