A man from the village of Rasovača near Prokuplje has been ordered held in custody for 30 days on suspicion of attempting to rape a twelve-year-old girl, the sister of his wife. The incident occurred on June 6 after a family celebration. The girl managed to escape and call her parents and the police. The suspect was previously accused of attempting sexual abuse of his aunt, but the charge was dismissed due to lack of evidence. The senior public prosecutor in Prokuplje filed a motion for detention due to the seriousness of the crime.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets emphasize the protection of children’s rights and the need for stronger legal measures against sexual violence. They highlight the failure of the justice system in previously dismissing charges due to lack of evidence and call for better support for victims.
Center: Center-leaning sources report the facts of the case straightforwardly, focusing on the legal process, the suspect’s prior accusations, and the current detention order. They stress the importance of due process and the seriousness of the allegations.
Right: Right-leaning media may focus on the moral decay and social issues leading to such crimes, emphasizing law and order and the need for harsher punishments. They might also highlight the suspect’s prior accusations to underline repeat offenders.
