Three years in prison, including 18 months in prison, required against Tariq Ramadan

2023-05-16T19:28:31.056Z

Highlights: "He acted to satisfy his sexual desire for a woman he used as an object," says prosecutor. Tariq Ramadan disputes the rape allegation. "He did not hesitate to make this nightmare last for several hours," the prosecutor says. "It will be necessary to set a custodial sentence of 3 years, 18 months firm, 18 suspended," he adds. "I am not guilty of rape," says Ramadan, who says he was sexually assaulted by a woman in a hotel room in 2008.

"He acted to satisfy his sexual desire for a woman he used as an object," said Senior District Attorney Adrian Holloway.