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Appeal Dismissed in Case of Man Who Assaulted Intoxicated British Soldier

Published March 12, 2026, 14:06
Appeal Dismissed in Case of Man Who Assaulted Intoxicated British Soldier

The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal of G.P.M., who had been sentenced to 9 years in prison for the rape of a British soldier who was intoxicated. The court ruled that the sentence was not excessive and that the original decision was correct. The rape occurred in May 2022, when the woman, after consuming large amounts of alcohol, ended up at the defendant's apartment, where he had sexual intercourse with her while she was unconscious. The court emphasized that the defendant understood the woman's condition and exploited it. The decision highlights that the act was not a consensual sexual encounter, but an exploitation of a woman who was incapable of consent.