A Tangier appeals court, last week, reduced the prison sentences for four teenagers convicted in a high-profile assault case involving a girl on the city’s waterfront.
The Criminal Appeals Chamber lowered the initial three-year prison terms to two years for each of the four youths. The court upheld their convictions but modified the length of the sentences.
The teenagers were originally charged with crimes including assault on a female with violence and participation in the act. Two of them also faced charges related to drug consumption. They have been held in custody since their arrest.
The case gained widespread attention last July after a video surfaced online showing a group assault on a girl along the Tangier Corniche, sparking public outrage.
Investigations revealed the victim was likely a tourist visiting the city. However, authorities were unable to formally identify her, and she did not appear during the court proceedings.
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