Twelve-year-old girl again

Further investigations against boys from the Anna case

One of the ten defendants in the trial last week.(Bild: Bartel Gerhard)

Following the controversial acquittals in the Anna case, the Vienna public prosecutor's office has confirmed that several of the ten accused boys who left court unpunished on Friday are under investigation: Again, it is about sexual offenses against a twelve-year-old victim. 

The fact that another girl may have fallen victim to the gang of boys from Antonspark has been making the rounds for some time. "Puls 4" reported on another shocking case before the summer.

Parallels in content to the Anna case
The Vienna public prosecutor's office has now confirmed in response to an inquiry from the Krone: "We can confirm that several of the accused are also named as defendants in another case," it says. Again, it is about alleged sexual offenses against a twelve-year-old child. Apparently there are parallels to the Anna case.

Investigation proceedings are ongoing
According to reports, more than half of the adolescents and young men acquitted on Friday are also involved in the new case and have been named as suspects. "We are currently investigating the case," said the public prosecutor's office, keeping a low profile on this and other details. Also to protect the victim as best as possible.

Tightening of the sexual criminal law
In last week's two-day trial at the Vienna Regional Court for sexual assault and violation of the sexual self-determination of a 12-year-old girl, the second case - at least in the public parts of the trial - was not an issue at all. The acquittals, against which the prosecution filed an appeal for annulment on the instructions of the ministry, caused a stir throughout the country and have had an impact on politics. The sexual criminal law is to be tightened.