Суд в Алматы оправдал мужчину, обвиняемого в насилии над племянником
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A court in Almaty has acquitted a 35-year-old man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting his underage cousin. The boy's family is outraged by the verdict, alleging pressure from the defendant's relatives and demanding justice.
\n\nThe case came to light in February 2025 when the 15-year-old boy, identified as Abylai, fled to a relative's home. He arrived in torn and dirty clothes, crying and recounting years of alleged abuse that began when he was 12. According to his testimony, the final three nights before his escape involved continuous assaults. \"I will not return to that house, and if I do, I will die,\" the boy reportedly pleaded with his relatives.
\n\nAbylai and his two sisters had been under the guardianship of their uncle since their father's death in 2020. The accused is the adult son of that guardian.
\n\nThe investigation led to criminal charges under Article 121 of Kazakhstan's Criminal Code for violent sexual acts against a minor. The indictment described systematic abuse from 2022 to 2025, with the first alleged incident occurring in the summer of 2022 in a village in Almaty Region.
\n\nIn court, Abylai gave harrowing testimony. He stated that the defendant would wait until everyone was asleep, pin his arms, and assault him. The abuse allegedly happened multiple times over several years. \"In February 2025 in Almaty, this happened three days in a row. I couldn't take it anymore and ran away to my sister,\" the boy told the court.
\n\nHe also claimed that when he tried to complain to his guardians, they did not believe him and that he was beaten by the accused while other relatives held him down.
\n\nA younger sister of the victim also testified. She stated she had been groped by the same relative in August 2023 and had witnessed him lying next to Abylai while threatening to kill him if he told anyone about the abuse.
\n\nThe defendant pleaded not guilty. He claimed he was often away working on construction sites during the periods in question and suggested the accusations stemmed from jealousy over parental care. His defense also alleged that the victims' family had offered to withdraw their complaint in exchange for property rights and guardianship benefits.
\n\nOn December 29, 2025, a specialized district court for criminal cases in Almaty delivered an acquittal verdict. The court ruled that guilt was not proven beyond reasonable doubt.
\n\nKey factors included forensic evidence: a medical examination found no physical injuries on the boy, and a genetic test failed to find the defendant's DNA on clothing or bedding. A psychological assessment concluded that Abylai did not suffer from mental disorders and \"could comprehend the nature of acts committed against him and offer resistance.\"
\n\nThe man was released from custody immediately after being cleared of all charges under Article 121 of Kazakhstan’s Criminal Code; he was also granted compensation for what was deemed unlawful prosecution.
\n\nThe victim’s family insists they will appeal what they call an unjust decision while accusing powerful interests within society—including bloggers with large followings—of manipulating public opinion against them through selective coverage which allegedly showed footage where both children’s faces were visible along with intrusions into their home by relatives supporting defendants’ side; this media campaign reportedly drove Abylai into such despair last July (2025) he attempted suicide leaving behind notes via WhatsApp before being found near his father’s grave at nightfall according one relative who spoke anonymously due safety concerns surrounding ongoing legal proceedings involving minors' privacy rights protection laws nationwide here today still apply strictly even after verdicts have been rendered initially without prejudice towards either party involved directly or indirectly through association alone!
\n\nThey further claim procedural delays hampered efforts seeking review: although scheduled originally February10th next year (2026), appellate hearing didn't proceed because complaint wasn't registered properly requiring three months just get process moving forward again causing fears justice might never be served given pressures exerted externally upon system itself delaying final resolution indefinitely perhaps forevermore unless something changes soon enough before memories fade away completely leaving only pain behind unresolved eternally...
\n\nThe prosecutor's office has formally appealed against acquittal ruling stating disagreement based available evidence presented during trial held behind closed doors due sensitive nature involving child victims whose identities must remain protected throughout entire judicial process until conclusion reached definitively either way possible outcome remains uncertain currently pending further review higher instance where prosecutor will provide legal opinion regarding legality lower court decision ultimately determining fate all parties concerned including public trust overall fairness system itself tested severely times like these especially when stakes so high emotionally charged already beyond measure imaginable beforehand...
", "excerpt": "A court in Almaty has acquitted a man accused of sexually abusing his teenage cousin due to insufficient evidence. The victim's family is appealing, alleging pressure campaigns and procedural delays.", "tags": ["Kazakhstan", "Court", "Acquittal", "Sexual Abuse", "Minor", "Almaty", "Legal Case"], "telegram": "A shocking acquittal has sparked outrage in Almaty. A court has cleared a 35-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting his underage nephew for years, citing lack of evidence despite harrowing testimony from both victims—the boy and his sister who witnessed threats firsthand!
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Source: tengrinews.kz