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Commune Rape and Exorcism Trial
A man is accused of rape and attempted demon expulsions within a German commune. The prosecution seeks a six-year prison sentence.
German
Germany
Human Rights ViolationsGermany CrimeTrialRapeCommune
Schweinfurt District Court
Defendant30-Year-Old Medical StudentPsychiatric Expert
- What sentence did the prosecution request for the defendant?
- The prosecutor requested a prison sentence of six years and six months for the defendant, accused of rape and alleged demon expulsion within a large commune in Lower Franconia.
- What is known about the commune where the alleged crimes occurred?
- The commune, located near Schweinfurt, reportedly housed a dozen or more people and purportedly aimed to aid members on their healing journeys. Several deaths, including suicides and overdoses, have occurred within the commune's environment.
- What methods did the defendant allegedly use to perform supposed exorcisms?
- The defendant allegedly believed several commune members were demon-possessed and attempted exorcisms using sleep deprivation, drugs (like cocaine and LSD), and psychological manipulation. Physical punishments and sexual acts were also allegedly used.
- Who is acting as a co-plaintiff in the case, and what are their allegations?
- The 30-year-old medical student, who was briefly engaged to the defendant, is acting as a co-plaintiff. She alleges the defendant subjected her and other commune members to abuse, including sexual assault and sleep deprivation.
- What was the psychiatric expert's testimony regarding the defendant's mental state?
- A psychiatric expert testified that the 42-year-old defendant experienced drug-induced psychosis, potentially impacting his culpability. The court will consider this testimony during sentencing.