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Oviedo Court Gives German-American Parents 3-Year Sentence, €30K Compensation

5/11/2026

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The Oviedo court sentenced the German-American parents to nearly three years in prison for family abandonment and psychological harm.
Prosecutors had sought a 25-year term, underscoring the gap between the request and the actual sentence.
The court ordered €30,000 compensation per child and removed the parents’ custody for three years and four months.
Police arrested the couple in April 2025 after discovering the children living in unsanitary conditions without school attendance.

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The Oviedo court sentenced the German-American parents to nearly three years in prison for family abandonment and psychological harm.
Prosecutors had sought a 25-year term, underscoring the gap between the request and the actual sentence.
The court ordered €30,000 compensation per child and removed the parents’ custody for three years and four months.
Police arrested the couple in April 2025 after discovering the children living in unsanitary conditions without school attendance.