Salim Berrada sentenced to 18 years of criminal imprisonment

Six hours of deliberatione to impose a heavy sentence, 18 years in prison against Salim Berrada, a verdict close to the 19 years of criminal imprisonment required. The ‘Tinder rapist’ has been convicted of twelve rapes and three sexual assaults. “I think it is a good judgment which gave satisfaction to the victims who waited for eight years. It is good justice which, I believe, will send a positive message to those who do not dare to push the door open. ‘a police station thinking that they will not be believed’testifies Maître Véronique Boulay, the lawyer of one of the victims.

Fake photo shoots

Salim Berrada, however, was acquitted in two other cases due to lack of evidence. This 38-year-old ex-photographer lured numerous women to his home between 2014 and 2016 using dating applications. He offered them photo sessions, some victims claim to have been drugged before being attacked or raped. Salim Berrada has continued to claim that these relationships were consensual. Salim Berrada, Moroccan nationality, will have to leave the territory once his sentence has been served.