Man charged with raping patient at Landspítali hospital

A man has been charged with raping a woman who was a patient at Landspítali hospital in 2024, mbl.is reports. He is accused of taking advantage of her being under the influence of medication and unable to resist.

The alleged offence took place on the evening of April 23, 2024, in a hospital room, according to the indictment. The man is accused of engaging in sexual acts other than intercourse without the woman’s consent, including putting his fingers in her vagina, touching her breasts and stomach under her clothes, and rubbing her genitals.

The alleged offence is said to fall under section 194, subsection 2, of Iceland’s General Penal Code, which includes sexual offences against people unable to resist. Prosecutors are seeking a sentence and payment of all legal costs.

The woman is seeking ISK 3 million in compensation for non-financial damages, plus interest and legal costs.