According to a copy of the decision, the Geneva court sentenced renowned Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan, 62, to three years in prison, two of which were suspended, in a written decision made public on Tuesday.
He was compelled to provide the complaint damages in addition to paying over 100,000 Swiss francs (about £90,000) in legal and other fees.
Intimate details of how Ramadan allegedly coerced the lady into having sex and prevented her from leaving a Geneva hotel room in October 2008 were revealed in the ruling, along with their pre- and post-sex social network discussions.
About 17 months have passed since a lower court found him not guilty, citing insufficient evidence.
Swiss national Ramadan has the right to appeal the decision, which was rendered on August 28 but was only made public earlier today, to the highest court in Switzerland.
The Criminal Appeal and Review Division found that the complainant’s statement was corroborated by numerous testimonials, certifications, medical records, and private expert opinions, according to the Geneva canton administration.
Over ten years ago, preliminary accusations for rape were brought against Ramadan for two alleged attacks in France. After being imprisoned since February 2018, he was freed on bond nine months later while awaiting trial.
