Doctor in Eilenburg convicted: rape in marriage revealed!

Doctor in Eilenburg convicted: rape in marriage revealed!

A doctor from Eilenburg was convicted by the district court of Eilenburg for the rape of his wife in the shared apartment. The incident occurred on September 11, 2021. The court based his judgment on evidence, in particular the statement by the daughter and the policewoman, who asked the injured party after the incident. While defenders vehemently denied the allegations and claimed that it was only stroked, the prosecutor described the dramatic course of the events in which the woman was wrapped in a duvet and was violently torn out of it.

The process revealed that the daughter discovered the scene after finding her crying mother in the bathroom. The woman only filed a complaint 1.5 years after the incident, which is not atypical, since many people affected by internal family violence often find the courage to express themselves late. This corresponds to the surveys on the subject of violence against women, which often takes place in the home framework and is often not reported. According to Statista , around 71% of the 256,000 registered cases of domestic violence were female victims.

violation of confidential limits

Especially in recent decades, awareness of the legal framework in terms of violence in marriage has changed significantly. Rape in marriage has been punishable since July 1997. Nevertheless, many women decide to delay the step for a long time, often due to social norms and fear of stigmatization. The notification is usually influenced by social norms. Many victims feel left alone in their situation, which leads to an underestimation of the actual number of cases.

In addition, it should be noted that sexual offenses are practiced almost exclusively by men against women. In 2023, women made up around 92% of the victims, as reported Statista . This underlines the need for help for affected women. The help telephone "Violence against Women", reached under number 116 016, recorded around 86,700 contacts and around 59,000 advice in 2023. Nevertheless, the dark field remains large.

social effects and need for action

The doctor's conviction is another step in the fight against domestic violence. Domestic violence is a deeply rooted social problem that still affects women in Germany. In 2023, around 30,200 women and children in 378 women's shelters were dependent on protection, but the space in these facilities is often insufficient. This shows how urgently more resources have to be invested in the protection and support of the victims.

These developments and the continued stigmatization of those affected continue to drive the discussion about the rights of women and the need for a more sensitive social handling of violence against women. The judgment is not yet final and will certainly continue to be discussed in public. Domestic violence is a topic that has to be brought into social awareness in order to promote broad acceptance for offers of help and the legal steps against perpetrators.