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The 63-year-old scholar did not attend the trial in person, with his defense claiming a "flare-up" of multiple sclerosis required hospitalization in Geneva. However, the court proceeded after a medical assessment declared him fit to stand trial.

Tariq Ramadan Sentenced to 18 Years in Landmark French Rape Trial The 63-year-old scholar did not attend the trial

Ramadan was found guilty of all three counts of rape, including the rape of a vulnerable person—a disabled woman known by the pseudonym "Christelle". Beyond the jail term, the court issued an

Beyond the jail term, the court issued an arrest warrant and imposed a permanent ban from French territory following his sentence. Beyond the jail term

Presiding Judge Corinne Goetzmann emphasized that "consenting to sexuality is not consenting to any sexual act whatsoever," noting the "extreme gravity" of the crimes. A Pattern of Legal Battles