Andorran Man Faces Charges for Death Threats to Ex-Partner and Son, €34k Child Support Arrears
Tribunal hears case of repeated threats, abuse, and non-payment since 2016 ruling; prosecutors seek 18-month suspended sentence, no-contact order, and damages.
Key Points
- Andorran man charged with death threats to ex-partner and 11-year-old son, plus €34,638 child support arrears since 2016.
- Threats included explicit messages like 'you'll only stop when you're dead'; history of abuse and home attacks.
- Prosecutors seek 18-month suspended sentence, 8-year no-contact order, full arrears repayment, €16k damages.
- Boy in therapy shows severe trauma, rejects father; defense cites remorse and access frustration.
The Tribunal de Corts held a hearing on Monday for a man charged with repeated unconditional death threats against his former partner and their 11-year-old son, alongside €34,638 in unpaid child support accrued since a 2016 ruling.
A court order from October 2016 mandated €300 monthly payments, adjustable for inflation. Prosecutors reported no payments in the first two years, followed by sporadic contributions often prompted by child welfare interventions. The threats included messages like "you'll only stop bothering when you're dead," "I'll go to prison, but I'll enjoy it," and "you won't stop f***ing around until you're dead." The woman described extended physical and verbal abuse, including street pursuits where the man yelled "te voy a matar" in the boy's presence and threatened to "take the boy." Stones were thrown at her home, forcing her to shun Andorra la Vella's city centre for years and alter her routines due to constant fear. Her anxiety eased only after he relocated to Madrid.
The boy, in ongoing psychological therapy at a cost of €550, exhibits severe emotional trauma. He rejects all contact with his father, wept during previous visits and begged his mother to retrieve him, and fears his father will hurt her. Reports note the man telling the boy he would "kill his mother," with unpaid support reducing the child's living standards and requiring family assistance for basics.
Prosecutors and private prosecution seek an 18-month suspended prison sentence—suspended for four years if civil duties are met—an eight-year no-contact order for both victims, full repayment of arrears, court costs, and €16,000 in moral damages (€6,000 for the woman, €10,000 for the boy).
The defence admitted the messages but linked them to frustration over restricted son access, denying intent to act. The lawyer highlighted the man's remorse, Madrid-based hardships, no recent incidents, unproven elements in some claims, and the value of father-son ties. They requested acquittal.
No ruling has been issued.
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