Brussels court sentences man to 6 years for grooming and raping 13-year-old

A 30-year-old man was sentenced to six years in prison by a Brussels correctional court for the repeated rape of a 13-year-old girl, the daughter of his best friend. The court found he groomed the victim over several months, exploiting a trusted relationship. The case highlights judicial handling of grooming-based sexual abuse within close social circles.