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Trans police officer on trial over alleged rape in Germany

Trans police officer on trial over alleged rape in Germany
55-year-old trans policewoman on trial in Germany for raping 14-year-old daughter of a friend · wionews.com

A 55-year-old police officer who identifies as a woman is facing trial in Germany.

Prosecutors say the officer raped a 14-year-old girl in a restaurant bathroom last year.

They say the girl was extremely frightened afterward.

The accused is also charged with having child-abuse images on a computer.

Prosecutors say the youngest child shown in the material was three years old.

The case also includes an allegation involving sexual material with a dog.

The officer has been suspended and is being held in the men's section of a Munich jail.

Prosecutors and defense lawyers have reportedly agreed on a possible prison range of three to three and a half years, but the trial has not yet concluded.

Key facts

Defendant
A 55-year-old police officer who identifies as a woman
Alleged victim
A 14-year-old girl, described as the daughter of one of the officer's friends
Court
Traunstein Regional Court
Additional evidence
The prosecution alleges that pornographic messages were sent to the girl through WhatsApp
Child pornography allegation
Prosecutors said the youngest child shown in material found on the defendant's computer was three years old
Other allegation
The defendant faces an additional charge involving alleged bestiality material
Pre-trial agreement
The defense and prosecution reportedly agreed to a possible prison term of three to three and a half years
Custody status
The defendant is being held in the men's section of Munich Prison pending trial

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