Mara Len Found Guilty of Assaulting Police Officer During Arrest in Sevilla
The actress faces a fine and damages following a violent confrontation with local authorities.
Mara Len, a well-known actress, was convicted by the Juzgado de lo Penal 12 de Sevilla for resisting authority and causing injury to a police officer during an incident that occurred on October 1, 2022. The court ruled that Len assaulted an officer while attempting to evade police custody.
The incident took place in the early hours after Len and a group of friends were stopped by local police while seeking an open venue post-dinner.
According to the court's judgement, police initially stopped one of Len's companions on a bicycle for suspected drunkenness and requested that he undergo an alcohol test.
When police officers requested that Mara Len identify herself, she cooperated by entering their patrol car; however, after a companion obstructed the vehicle's path, Len attempted to flee.
The judgement states that during the pursuit by police, Len resisted arrest and threw a punch at one of the officers, causing injury.
The court determined that she attacked the officer not only verbally but also physically, using derogatory language during the altercation.
The court's ruling includes a fine of €4,800 for resisting authority and an additional €900 for causing injuries, with Len ordered to pay €100 in damages to the injured officer.
The two friends who faced similar charges were acquitted of all accusations relating to the incident.
The prosecution had originally sought a much harsher punishment for Len, requesting a prison term of one year and nine months for assault, further demanding €720 in fines and damages.
Throughout the proceedings, Len's legal team attempted to challenge the narrative provided by the police, arguing that her state of intoxication should mitigate her responsibility for the events in question.
A psychological report submitted by Len's defense indicated she experienced acute stress related to claustrophobia and anxiety, which purportedly influenced her actions that night.
However, the judge dismissed these claims, asserting the police accounts were credible and coherent, maintaining that the evidence presented supported the findings of her conviction.
The sentencia remains subject to appeal, as the actress considers her legal options in light of the court's decision.
The incident took place in the early hours after Len and a group of friends were stopped by local police while seeking an open venue post-dinner.
According to the court's judgement, police initially stopped one of Len's companions on a bicycle for suspected drunkenness and requested that he undergo an alcohol test.
When police officers requested that Mara Len identify herself, she cooperated by entering their patrol car; however, after a companion obstructed the vehicle's path, Len attempted to flee.
The judgement states that during the pursuit by police, Len resisted arrest and threw a punch at one of the officers, causing injury.
The court determined that she attacked the officer not only verbally but also physically, using derogatory language during the altercation.
The court's ruling includes a fine of €4,800 for resisting authority and an additional €900 for causing injuries, with Len ordered to pay €100 in damages to the injured officer.
The two friends who faced similar charges were acquitted of all accusations relating to the incident.
The prosecution had originally sought a much harsher punishment for Len, requesting a prison term of one year and nine months for assault, further demanding €720 in fines and damages.
Throughout the proceedings, Len's legal team attempted to challenge the narrative provided by the police, arguing that her state of intoxication should mitigate her responsibility for the events in question.
A psychological report submitted by Len's defense indicated she experienced acute stress related to claustrophobia and anxiety, which purportedly influenced her actions that night.
However, the judge dismissed these claims, asserting the police accounts were credible and coherent, maintaining that the evidence presented supported the findings of her conviction.
The sentencia remains subject to appeal, as the actress considers her legal options in light of the court's decision.
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