Man Sentenced to Six Years for Rapes of Sleeping Women in Northern Skåne

A man from northern Skåne has been sentenced to six years in prison for multiple rapes against two sleeping women, one of whom was his former girlfriend, and the other an acquaintance. The verdict, reported by Kristianstadsbladet and covered by both Aftonbladet and Expressen, determined the man guilty of five counts of rape and three counts of invasive photography committed against his ex-girlfriend. He was also convicted of raping the second woman and filming her without consent.

The case came to light during a police investigation unrelated to the sexual offenses. Officers initially seized the man's phone while investigating an assault against another individual. Upon examination of the device, authorities uncovered video evidence documenting the assaults on the two women, which were committed while the victims were asleep.

The man’s actions constituted a series of grave violations, involving both sexual assault and invasive photography. His conviction includes multiple counts reflecting the repeated nature of these crimes, highlighting the severity recognized by the court.

This sentencing marks a significant judicial response to sexual crimes involving unconscious victims, emphasizing the legal consequences of such acts. It also sheds light on the pivotal role of digital evidence in uncovering and proving sexual offenses in Sweden. The man received a six-year prison sentence, demonstrating the judiciary’s firm stance against sexual violence.