Elderly man sentenced to 19 years for abusing and raping his wife for over half a century

A 78-year-old man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for abusing and raping his wife over more than 50 years. The victim, who only reported the abuse at age 71, described a life of constant physical and verbal violence, including sexual assaults. The court confirmed the sentence, which includes additional prohibitions against the perpetrator. The case was initiated after a neighbor reported the abuse, and the victim's testimony was supported by family members and medical evidence. The court also ordered the man to pay €50,000 in damages for the psychological harm caused by the abuse.