Trial on Prostitution of Minors in Vienna Postponed

The 27-year-old man met the 15-year-old teenager through an app. They met the same night. The teenager initially claimed she was 21 years old, but later corrected this to 18 years. Shortly thereafter, they began a sexual relationship. The teenager said she had already sold photos of herself online. The man is said to have suggested that she could prostitute herself, which he denied in court.

Trial on Prostitution: 27-Year-Old Helped with Pricing

The 15-year-old told him that she had already sold her body on the platform once, but she didn't want to ask for more than 100 to 200 euros. "I said that there are women who demand much more," said the accused. "500 euros are quite common," said the 27-year-old. He then described the payment for the sexual services on the platform as "meetings for pocket money." The 15-year-old, who was housed in a supervised facility for child and youth welfare, then brought a friend into the picture, with whom she wanted to do the business together. According to the indictment, the 27-year-old is said to have said that the 15-year-old should get another woman, "a stoner, because these girls would do anything for drugs." The accused also denied this: "The idea did not come from me." He assumes that the girls are now incriminating him because they "fear consequences."

Girls Received a Total of 2,700 Euros

Four clients were organized for the older girl, she collected 1,900 euros. The 15-year-old received 800 euros for unprotected sex. According to the prosecution, the girls had to give up half of their earnings. "No, that's not true. I only received 300 euros," because he helped with the pricing and was available during the girls' appointments. Upon questioning by the judge, the 27-year-old also admitted to having chatted with "three to four clients" on behalf of the 15-year-old, the access data was provided to him. "Nothing happened through my influence or my idea." When he found out weeks later that the girls were underage, he immediately pulled the plug. The judge then presented him with chats where he had indeed participated, even though he was informed about the age of the teenagers. "It's about the image being conveyed here, that you were the organizer," said the presiding judge. Prostitution or escort is "ok, you just have to be of legal age," said the defendant. He had also written to the 15-year-old that the path she was taking would not end well.

Confession in Prostitution Trial Only to One Charge

In addition to promoting prostitution and pornographic performances of minors, he is also charged with pimping, sexual coercion, violation of sexual self-determination, and illegal handling of narcotics because he had given cannabis to the 17-year-old. He pleaded guilty to this. He was also charged with rape, as he allegedly intimidated the 15-year-old and then abused her. Since the interrogation of the accused took some time, the trial was adjourned in the afternoon. The next hearing is on April 16.

(APA/red)

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