The former Disney and Pixar graphic designer, now 59 years old, had contacted those around minors in the Philippines in order to push them to sexually assault or rape children.
A terrible affair. The Paris Assize Court sentenced Bolhem Bouchiba, a former “star” graphic designer for Disney and Pixar, to 25 years in prison on the night of Thursday October 31 to November 1 for complicity in the rape and sexual assault of several hundred of little girls.
After a deliberation of more than six hours, the Assize Court found Bouhalem Bouchiba guilty of complicity in rape and sexual assault on minors as a repeat offender. He was also found guilty of complicity in aggravated human trafficking of minors as a repeat offender and habitual viewing of child pornography content online.
The court also accepted the aggravating circumstance of acts of torture and barbarity which had been submitted to it by the prosecution concerning the facts of complicity in rape, sexual assault and human trafficking.
However, he was acquitted of possession of child pornography images “for the benefit of the doubt”.
“I ask for forgiveness”
The Paris Assize Court also ordered a 20-year socio-judicial follow-up, the obligation to compensate the civil parties and a definitive ban on exercising a profession with minors.
During his last speech, Bouhalem Bouchiba, bald head and graying beard, once again admitted his guilt.
“I am aware of everything I have done. I ask forgiveness from the victims,” he added.
The trial of the famous animated film designer opened this Tuesday, October 29. Bouhalem Bouchiba was tried for facts including repeat rapes and sexual assaults on minors.
The former Disney and Pixar graphic designer, now 59 years old, had contacted those around minors in the Philippines in order to push them to sexually assault or rape children. On the other side of the screen, the accused gave the orders, which he himself described as “horrible” and “disgusting”, and masturbated.
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