On the other hand Called up for hearing on October 24, 2012, in accordance with article 384 of the Criminal Procedure Code, the case was adjourned to November 08, 2012 for the appearance of the civil party, then to 15 November 20212 at the request of the accused’s counsel. At this hearing, the case was retained for deliberation; The Prosecutor explained that by the aforementioned minutes, he had the accused appear before the Court at the hearing on the said day to defend himself regarding the above-mentioned accusations; The Registrar then read the documents in the file. Then the defendant was heard, and the Registrar took note of the defendant's statements and responses; The civil party D.G, through the person with civil liability over her, D.F, declared herself to be a civil party, requested to be so be acknowledged by the Court which granted her request, and she concluded not to make any claim; The Prosecutor summarized the case and demanded that the law be applied against the defendant. The defendant presented his defense; The Court then scheduled the case for delivery of judgment on November 22, 2012. On that date, the Court, having deliberated on the matter, in accordance with the law, ruled as follows: THE COURT Having regard to the documents in the file; Hearing the accused during his interrogation; Hearing the conclusions of the civil party, the Prosecutor’s requisitions, and the defense of the accused; Whereas by the minutes dated October 19, 2012, the Prosecutor sued O.S. before the criminal court of this jurisdiction on the accusation of having in Diourbel on October 18 2012, by coercion, threats or surprise committed an act of sexual penetration on the person of D.G. over whom he had authority; Facts provided for and punishable under articles 320 and 321 of the Penal Code;