فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Al Hoceima – The Court of First Instance at the Court of Appeal in Al Hoceima has issued a verdict sentencing a public school teacher to 20 years in prison after convicting him of sexually assaulting a minor student aged 11 years.
A judicial source reported that the court also ordered the convict to pay civil compensation of 80,000 dirhams to the minor victim, in addition to paying a symbolic one dirham to the Moroccan Association for Human Rights.
According to the newspaper “Al-Massae,” the defendant was caught in the act and arrested last June after luring the victim to a public garden in the city under the pretext of participating in an academic competition.
The severity of the sentence reflects the gravity of the crime committed, especially given that the defendant was in a position of trust as a teacher at the same school where the victim studied.
It’s worth noting that this case has sparked a wave of anger and condemnation in Moroccan society, prompting judicial authorities to deal firmly with such crimes targeting minors.
This case once again highlights the importance of strengthening child protection mechanisms in educational institutions and the need to tighten oversight of workers in the education sector to ensure the safety of students.
The verdict sends a strong message about the serious consequences for those who abuse their positions of authority and trust, particularly when it involves the exploitation of minors. It also underscores the Moroccan justice system’s commitment to protecting children and punishing those who harm them.
This case has reignited discussions about child safety in schools and the need for more comprehensive background checks and monitoring systems for educators. It also emphasizes the crucial role of parents, teachers, and society at large in being vigilant and reporting any suspicious behavior to protect vulnerable children.
