"My client is not a monster": 17 years in prison demanded for rape and attempted murder in Kortrijk

The public prosecutor demands a 17-year prison sentence for a 25-year-old man accused of raping a 57-year-old woman and attempting to murder her in Kortrijk. The incident occurred on December 17, 2025, when the victim was attacked near the E17 bridge. The defendant's lawyer argues he is not a monster and denies the murder charge, admitting to the assault but expressing remorse. The court's decision is expected on December 8.