A high-profile sexual harassment case in Tangier has advanced to criminal court, involving four minors who were arrested and brought before the criminal chamber of the Tangier Court of Appeal on Wednesday.
On Sunday, Moroccan police arrested a 15-year-old youngster for his involvement in a sexual assault case involving a woman in Tangier.
The arrest came after a horrible video surfaced online showing numerous young men and one female beating a woman in public.
The horrifying footage shows youths surrounding the woman, grabbing her arms, stroking her inappropriately, and removing her clothing.
One person eventually intervened and helped the victim by begging that the youths who were abusing her release her.
The suspects face charges of attempted rape and violations of public morals.
The legal proceedings were initiated by the prosecutor’s office after a video of the incident circulated widely, despite the victim not yet filing a formal complaint.
Authorities are continuing investigations to identify others involved in the case.
Women’s rights organizations in Tangier have joined the case as civil parties, enlisting lawyers to represent their cause.
They are calling for strict punishment of the minors to set a precedent and prevent future incidents.
The investigating judge is expected to decide on the provisional detention of the accused as the case progresses.