In a shocking case that unfolded in Helsinki, a 39-year-old woman was found guilty of raping her former husband, 38, on the eve of May Day 2022. The incident was escalated by the fact that both individuals were in the aftermath of their recent breakup, having decided to separate just the day before the incident occurred. Despite their recent split, they spent the evening together, first at the man’s apartment, then at a bar, and later returned to the apartment where the crime took place.

During the night, the woman took advantage of her ex-husband while he was asleep. She removed his pants and performed oral sex on him without his consent. The man awoke to find the act occurring and told her to stop, which she did, but her anger escalated when he refused to engage in sexual activity. This led to tensions that were noted by a friend who had also spent the night at the apartment and witnessed the aftermath of the incident.

The case went through both the district court and the appellate court in Helsinki, where both levels of the judiciary confirmed the woman's guilt regarding the sexual assault. This verdict highlights a troubling reality around consent and the implications of interpersonal relationships, showcasing how previous intimacy does not equate to consent in future encounters, especially amidst emotional turmoil like breakups.