After Acquittal in Abuse Case: Two Boys in Custody on Suspicion of Robbery

They are alleged to have committed a robbery in a garage in Vienna, confirmed Mirsad Musliu, the lawyer of the younger one - he is 17 years old - initially on Monday in response to an APA inquiry, following an online report by the "Kronen Zeitung".

The legal representative could not yet describe the exact background, as he will only visit his client in detention tomorrow. According to APA information, the 17-year-old, together with a 21-year-old and other unknown perpetrators, is said to have committed a robbery at the beginning of June. The two were likely tracked down due to DNA traces at the crime scene. The evaluation of these traces led to matches in the DNA database, and the 17- and 21-year-olds were subsequently arrested.

Young Men in Vienna in Pre-Trial Detention: Court Sees Risk of Offense and Obstruction of Justice

The regional court granted a request by the public prosecutor's office to impose pre-trial detention on Saturday. The reasons for detention were deemed to be the risk of offense and obstruction of justice, court spokeswoman Christina Salzborn announced in response to an APA inquiry. The pre-trial detention is legally effective until December 1.

Whether the new case involves robbery or aggravated robbery is still unclear, Musliu told APA. Apparently, the young men are said to have made off with loot worth 3,000 to 4,000 euros. A connection with the case of the twelve-year-old does not seem to exist in any case.

The two suspects, along with eight other young men, had stood trial last September for sexual acts with a then twelve-year-old. In the end, all were acquitted. The incidents covered by the indictment had occurred between March and June 2023 in Favoriten. Two defendants were accused of sexual coercion, and all ten of violating sexual self-determination.

After Sex with Twelve-Year-Old: Acquittals Sparked Discussion

The acquittals in the case sparked significant discussion. Expressions of discontent and outrage, up to and including blatant "hate online," which mainly targeted the presiding judge, were the result. The judge was harshly criticized and subjected to numerous insults, including in several comments under the X-account of the legal representative of the affected girl.

The media office of the Vienna regional court was also flooded with numerous angry to hateful messages. Among other things, the "immediate" suspension of the judge, who chaired the presiding jury, was demanded.

(APA/Red)

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