
Court Imposes 14-Year Sentence on Lorry Driver
In a landmark case in the UK, a lorry driver has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for removing a condom during sex without his partner’s consent, an act known as “stealthing.” This conviction marks a significant precedent in addressing non-consensual condom removal as a serious sexual offense.
The incident occurred in 2022 when the defendant engaged in consensual sexual activity with the victim under the agreement that a condom would be used. During intercourse, the defendant deliberately removed the condom without the victim’s knowledge or consent. The victim became aware of the removal only after the act and reported the incident to the authorities.
During the trial, the prosecution argued that the defendant’s actions violated the terms of the consensual agreement, thereby constituting sexual assault. The defense contended that the act was not equivalent to rape; however, the jury found the defendant guilty, leading to the 14-year sentence.