A third day of trial marked by the testimony of the young girl, still a minor, recounting the sexual acts that her father subjected her to for several years.
After two days of listening to the psychological expertise of each of the accused, thus learning that many had suffered sexual assault or rape in their past, this Wednesday, November 6, this is the testimony of Emma who referred the matter to the criminal court. This young girl, now aged 17, detailed the acts that her father made her suffer between the ages of 8 and 12, in his house near Alès, and in other places. Rapes which began, according to her, as soon as her parents separated, when she went on vacation to her father Samuel.“It happened the first night. I was going to put my suitcase down, and he pushed me against the wall. Afterwards, he touched me and undressed me. He put me on the bed and he started to penetrate me” she explains. Vaginal penetrations, but also anal. His father also allegedly demanded blowjobs from him. Scenes which would have been repeated numerous times, according to the young victim.
“It happened every night when I was at his house.”
“It was hanging in his face” An already trying story, to which is added the supposed involvement of the other accused. Particularly that of her paternal grandmother, who lived on the ground floor of the family home, and who was aware, according to Emma, of the actions happening upstairs.“She knew because one time she came into the house to bring dinner and she saw us both naked in action. And then she could hear.” she explains. She is now accused of failure to report crimes. But for the latter, nothing is true. Even when David Malicot, the attorney general, questions her about a telephone conversation between her and her daughter, Samuel's sister, where the latter would mention that this“hanging in his face” . “She tells you:“I’m already surprised there wasn’t a story like that last time,” what is she talking about?” .“Maybe from a fight, arguments or maybe he forced a woman to do something. But no children”
she replies, without giving further details. As for the accusation of his granddaughter, but also of Samuel's ex-fellow prisoner, on his management of the accounting concerning the supposed prostitution network managed by his son?“It’s a web of lies. I only managed the money that Samuel put aside, because he doesn’t know how to count well. And I wrote down the amounts”
she explains.
Images showing pornographic scenes between children However, Emma mentions having been “sold” to several people, including Lucand Elise the accused couple of friends. Sexual relations priced at 50, 60 or even 250 € according to Emma.“The price depended on the seasons. When it was summer, it was more expensive because he had to turn on the air conditioning. And it also depended on the toys that were used” she adds. In addition, a note, written by Samuel's hand, where first names, ages (8 and 10 years) and sums (€50 and €110) are mentioned, also appeals to the court. “The first names are those of children that I had seen on a site and the amounts are those that I had earned during my hidden work” Samuel justifies himself. Other photos – very explicit – showing pornographic scenes between very young children or even messages specifying that he wanted to“find a new sweetheart aged 18 or less”, were also shown in court.“We can say that you have pedophilic tendencies”
underlines Christian Pasta, president of the court.
“I can't say yes or no. It's 50-50” retorts Samuel. A “violent and possessive” man During this day, Samuel's ex-partners, who became civil parties, were also heard. Both describe him as a man“violent and possessive”.
They even talk about violence against Emma,
“including a kick in the private parts”. Violence that Samuel contests, such as having sexually assaulted his second daughter, despite Emma's claims. On the other hand, he admitted before the court to having sexually touched his stepson, who was between 3 and 4 years old at the time of the events, not once, but twice.The trial continues today with the hearings of the couple of friends who have contested, from the start, any involvement in this case. The Advocate General will also make his submissions.
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