5 men known as the 'Wolfpack' sentenced to 15 years in prison for rape by Spain's Supreme Court

Five men known as the "Wolf Pack" have been sentenced to 15 years in prison for rape by Spain's Supreme Court, after more than a year of heated protests over their original, lighter conviction.

The men were convicted of sexual abuse but cleared of gang rape charges in December 2018 for their attack on a teenage girl, which happened at the 2016 running of the bulls in Pamplona.

The country's highest court has now reversed that decision, upgrading their conviction and dealing a long‑awaited victory to the thousands of protesters who have taken to the streets throughout the case.

The case shocked the nation and prompted widespread outrage, which was ultimately diverted towards Spain's judicial system and a change in the law once the men were cleared of rape and released on bail.

Source: BBC

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