Man found guilty of trying to rape woman on flight
Summary
Nicola Cristiano, an Italian man, was found guilty of attempting to rape a Scottish woman on an Easyjet flight from Naples to Edinburgh. The court heard evidence from a fellow passenger, cabin crew, and forensic reports, leading to a guilty verdict by a jury under Scotland's updated legal system.Key Facts
- Nicola Cristiano, aged 45, attempted to rape a woman on a flight from Naples, Italy, to Edinburgh, Scotland.
- Cristiano moved seats to sit next to the woman and offered her wine during the flight.
- He attempted to force the woman’s hand and head towards his exposed crotch.
- Forensic evidence found semen on the victim's cheek.
- The jury found Cristiano guilty by majority verdict, rejecting his claim that the woman initially consented.
- A fellow passenger and cabin crew provided testimonies supporting the victim's account.
- The victim told cabin crew about the assault, leading to Cristiano being detained.
- This case was one of the first under Scotland’s new legal system, which no longer includes a "not proven" verdict.
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