Christian Brueckner, a convicted rapist, is set to be released from prison in Germany, prompting Hazel Behan, his victim, to express fear that he could harm her or others again. Despite his imprisonment, Behan feels her own suffering continues. She is appealing his acquittal in a separate case and has criticized the Portuguese authorities for their handling of her attack. She also sympathizes with the family of Madeleine McCann, who went missing in the same area. Behan's situation underscores the importance of justice and victim support in the face of potential reoffending.
"His sentence may be ending but mine never did. I have lived with fear every day for 21 years... a leopard doesn't change his spots."
"If he is released, I will worry for every woman and child who, like me, believes the justice system is protecting them."
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