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Man Gets 7-Year Sentence for Rape at London Hostel

5/1/2026

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Shahram Rasouli was convicted of raping a 16-year-old girl at a Salvation Army hostel in Denmark Hill, south London, after giving her alcoholic drinks, and received a seven-year sentence.
Judge Silas Reid said the victim’s clear refusal was ignored and described her flashbacks, nightmares and fear of another assault.
Prosecutor Genevieve Reed said the virgin victim who liked girls was penetrated without a condom.

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Shahram Rasouli was convicted of raping a 16-year-old girl at a Salvation Army hostel in Denmark Hill, south London, after giving her alcoholic drinks, and received a seven-year sentence.
Judge Silas Reid said the victim’s clear refusal was ignored and described her flashbacks, nightmares and fear of another assault.
Prosecutor Genevieve Reed said the virgin victim who liked girls was penetrated without a condom.