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Two former police officers, Walco B. and Wouter van A., both in their mid-40s, were acquitted of raping a 17-year-old girl in October 2025—but the prosecution isn’t backing down, planning to appeal. The alleged assault, which prosecutors say lasted 80 minutes in a parking lot after the girl accepted a ride home while intoxicated, hinges on her vulnerable state and inability to consent. Though the court found her testimony credible, it lacked sufficient evidence for a conviction. Her lawyer calls the acquittal a major setback but vows to push forward in the appeal. Shockwaves rippled through Walco’s former police colleagues when the accusations surfaced, and the case remains a flashpoint for justice.

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