The registrar took note of the statements of the accused; The deliberations were then declared closed and the case adjourned for judgment to be passed during this day's hearing; Thereupon, the court, concluding its deliberation in accordance with the law, ruled as follows: THE COURT Whereas, following the interrogations minutes of the flagrante delicto case of 11 May 2018, Mr…was brought before this jurisdiction upon accusation of having, in Gold Sud, in the year 2018, committed an act of sexual penetration using violence, coercion, threat or surprise, on the person of …, 17-year-old minor; Offenses provided for and punishable under articles 320 of the Penal Code; On the merit: On the public action: Whereas the Prosecution, after having summarized the case, requested that the accused be declared guilty and sentenced to imprisonment of two (02) years; Whereas, when questioned, the accused did not admit to the facts; Whereas the defense counsel requested for his acquittal of the accused on the benefit of doubt; Whereas in the light of the documents of the file and the deliberations of hearing, it turns out that the defendant is guilty of the accusations are levied against him; That it is appropriate to declare him guilty and to sentence him to two (02) years of imprisonment; On civil interests: Whereas the civil party requested two hundred and fifty thousand (250,000) francs for damages and interest; Whereas the request appears fair and reasonable; That it is appropriate to grant the request; For these reasons: Ruling publicly, on the basis of counter-argumentation, in criminal matters and in first instance; - Declares the accused guilty of the accusations levied against him; - Sentences him to 2 years in prison; - Admits the constitution of civil party by …, in her capacity as person with civil liability over …; - Condemns … to pay the sum of two hundred and fifty thousand (250,000); - Orders provisional execution; - Condemns the accused to pay the costs; - Accords maximum duration of imprisonment for failure to pay dues; Thus done, decided and pronounced on the above-mentioned day, month and year. And signed by the President and the Registrar. 2