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Julio de España sentenced to prison for sexual assault in Alicante
The Provincial Court of Alicante has sentenced Julio de España, a gastroenterologist and former president of the Corts and the Diputación of Alicante, to one year and six months in prison for the sexual assault of a patient.
The incident occurred on August 7, 2023, at a private clinic in Alicante. The court found that during a medical examination for food intolerances, De España touched the patient’s genitals without medical justification or prior notification, violating medical practice standards. The victim, a nurse, suffered acute post-traumatic stress disorder and moderate anxiety as a result of the assault.
In addition to the prison sentence, the court imposed two years of supervised release and a four-year disqualification from any profession involving regular contact with minors. De España is also required to pay 12,000 euros in compensation to the victim and is prohibited from contacting or approaching her for three years.
The court acquitted De España of sexual assault charges involving a second patient and of two counts of degrading treatment, citing insufficient evidence. The ruling is not yet final and may be appealed to the High Court of Justice of the Valencian Community.
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Alicante · Audiencia Provincial de Alicante · Corts de la Comunitat Valenciana · Diputación de Alicante · Julio de España
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Julio de España served as president of the Corts from 2003 to 2007. www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.farodevigo.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The defendant is prohibited from contacting the victim for three years. diariodealicante.net · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.farodevigo.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The victim suffered acute post-traumatic stress disorder. diariodealicante.net
- [● 4 SOURCES] De España received a four-year disqualification from professions involving contact with minors. diariodealicante.net · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.farodevigo.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] De España must pay 12,000 euros in compensation to the victim. diariodealicante.net · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.farodevigo.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The court acquitted De España of sexual assault charges regarding a second patient. diariodealicante.net · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.farodevigo.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Julio de España was sentenced to one year and six months in prison. diariodealicante.net · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.farodevigo.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The sexual assault occurred on August 7, 2023. diariodealicante.net · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.farodevigo.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com