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18-month prison sentence for assault of trans person in home, co-defendant acquitted

A 21-year-old man received an 18-month prison sentence for his role in a violent 2024 assault on a transgender person during a fake date in Amsterdam. While one co-defendant was acquitted due to a lack of evidence, a 19-year-old accomplice was previously sentenced to juvenile detention for his involvement in the attack.

A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for his involvement in the violent assault and threatening of a transgender person in Amsterdam. The incident occurred on September 12, 2024, after the victim was lured into a fake date scenario at their home on the Maasstraat. Upon opening the door, the victim was confronted by three attackers who entered the residence. During the assault, the victim sustained injuries after a knife was held to their mouth and they were grabbed and dragged by their throat.

In a separate ruling, a co-defendant was acquitted of charges, as the court found insufficient evidence to prove he entered the home or directly participated in the violence, despite confirming his presence in the area. Previously, a 19-year-old accomplice was sentenced to eight months of juvenile detention for his role in the attack. The court processed this earlier case under juvenile law given the perpetrator's age at the time of the offense.

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