October 25th 2024.
A woman's life changed forever when she was gang-raped in her own bedroom in south-west Sydney. The horrific incident has left her feeling scared and distrusting of the world. Despite the fact that a jury found four men guilty of the assault, she continues to live in a state of fear and bitterness.
The assault took place in April 2022, after the victim agreed to meet a man named Adam Ahamd Kabbout, whom she had met on the dating app Tinder. Little did she know that this decision would lead to such a traumatic experience. As she was taking a shower, she was horrified to discover several other men in her home, whom she did not know.
During the trial, the victim tearfully recounted how she repeatedly asked the men to stop as they took turns raping her in her own bedroom. The experience has had a long-lasting impact on her mental and emotional well-being. She shared that she now lives in constant fear, and her nights are filled with terrifying flashbacks of the assault.
"I'm scared of everything, I'm scared of the world, I'm scared of other people," she bravely expressed during the sentencing hearing in the NSW District Court. "I find danger in everything... no one truly understands what it feels like to have all your power taken away from you."
The four men involved in the gang rape were all found guilty, but their sentences are still being determined by Judge Leonie Flannery. Omar El-Sayed, Mohammed Ali, and Rami Katlan were convicted of sexual intercourse without consent, while Kabbout was found guilty of facilitating the crime and encouraging the others to participate.
The victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, shared that she has lost her confidence, self-worth, and sense of self since the assault. She now lives in constant fear and struggles to be alone. "Every time I'm by myself, I feel uneasy and wonder if there was anything I could have done to prevent this from happening," she said.
During the sentencing hearing, the defense lawyers for El-Sayed and Kabbout argued for lighter sentences, stating that the rape was of a short duration and there was minimal physical violence. However, the victim's lawyer emphasized the severe impact that the assault has had on her life and asked for a just sentence.
As the judge considers the sentences for the four men, the victim continues to struggle with the aftermath of the assault. She hopes that justice will be served, but she knows that the damage done to her cannot be undone. She is now bravely sharing her story in the hopes of raising awareness about the long-term effects of sexual assault and encouraging other victims to seek support.
If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual abuse, you can seek support from organizations such as 1800 RESPECT and the National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service. Remember, you are not alone, and there is help available.
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