A 21-year-old Madrid student accused of sexually assaulting a Catalan worker in a Pas de la Casa club was

A 21-year-old Madrid university student accused of sexually assaulting a 25-year-old Catalan seasonal worker in a Pas de la Casa nightclub has been released on bail following the conclusion of his three-day trial at Andorra's Tribunal de les Corts Sala 6. The court set the verdict for 11 March at 13:00, despite prosecutors' opposition to his release.

The prosecution maintained its demand for six years in prison on charges of sexual assault, a 12-year restraining order, permanent expulsion from Andorra, and nearly €14,000 in compensation for moral and psychological damages, lost wages, medical costs, and travel expenses. The defence sought acquittal, arguing the encounter on the night of 28 February to 1 March 2025 was consensual, and highlighted the accused's nearly 11 months in pre-trial detention at La Comella since 3 March 2025.

The business administration student, with no prior record, testified that he arrived on 27 February for a skiing weekend with his sister and her friend. He met the woman around 1:30am on 28 February via her friend at the club. According to his account, she complimented his physique, placed a hand on his neck, showed a chest tattoo, undid her bodysuit, and suggested the women's toilet for privacy. He described mutual contact lasting under 10 seconds, which he stopped due to his relationship and her mention of an upcoming marriage, leaving after she showed surprise but no explicit refusal. An acquaintance of hers then opened the door. He said her Colombian friend later threatened and assaulted him outside, along with the waiter, prompting his brief flight in panic before police arrived.

Prosecutors pointed to inconsistencies between this testimony and his initial police statement—given without a lawyer—particularly on who suggested the toilet and her phrases like "no, no vamos." The victim's recorded statement, played in closed session, alleged he blocked the door, ignored protests, and forced digital penetration.

Security footage showed them together from 3:30am to 4am, then chaos outside. Routine patrol officers heard her crying, found her anxious, disoriented with a lost gaze, and took her report of being forced in the toilet. Initial officers described his demeanour as "cocky" and defiant, with comments like "you don't know who you're dealing with" or "I'm from Madrid." Later investigators, however, found him calm, cooperative, and consistent with footage, noting it was unprecedented in over 20 years' experience for such a suspect to remain on site.

Witnesses offered mixed accounts. The victim's friend, partner of the Colombian man, saw her exit dishevelled and crying, sensing something wrong, though alcohol clouded her recall. Her partner admitted punching and kicking the accused after her vague report of something "bad," noting her ongoing sadness; the next day, she detailed an attempted assault. His friend observed nothing unusual in the accused but saw the victim upset. Club staff, familiar with her as a regular, confirmed her tears outside but heard no toilet noises; the waiter saw her speechless before the brawl.

A SAAS doctor reported no physical injuries but chlamydia, with a 7-14 day incubation ruling out transmission that night. The prosecution's psychologist noted trauma signs—anxiety, nightmares, withdrawal, freeze response—as genuine. Defence experts criticised the PTSD assessment for one visit, non-specific tests, lack of external corroboration, and unproven causation.

Investigators praised his post-incident composure, approaching police calmly. Character witnesses—family, friends, sister—portrayed him as respectful, studious, non-violent, and involved in volunteering with children and disabled people. Psychiatrists deemed him mentally sound, without violent traits or impulsivity.

In closings, prosecutors emphasised her prompt credible report, footage showing her shift from smiling to distraught, and rejected "seduction game" interpretations of her refusals. The defence stressed his consistent account, witness discrepancies, improbable profile, atypical behaviour, and alternative explanations for her distress like regret or friend confrontation. The tribunal granted bail, citing evidentiary doubts, time served, and a €10,000-€12,000 bond posted by his family, over prosecution objection.