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A court in Cologne dismissed sexual assault charges against an Algerian man due to lack of identification by the victim. The accused was found with the victim's phone but claimed he bought it. He was sentenced for using stolen goods. On New Year's Eve, Cologne saw mass assaults attributed to migrants, shocking Germany, which had welcomed over a million refugees in 2015.

Why were the sexual assault charges against the Algerian man dismissed?

• The victim withdrew her complaint.

• The accused had a strong alibi.

• The victim could not identify the accused.

• The accused confessed to a lesser crime.

What was the accused found guilty of in relation to the victim's phone?

• Assault

• Theft

• Fraud

• Using stolen goods

What was the sentence given to the accused for using stolen goods?

• One year in prison

• Community service

• A suspended six-month prison term

• A fine

What types of crimes were reported during the New Year's Eve incidents in Cologne?

• Drug trafficking and smuggling

• Robberies, insults, and sexual assaults

• Cybercrime and identity theft

• Vandalism and burglary

How did the New Year's Eve incidents affect Germany?

• They resulted in a decrease in tourism.

• They left the country shocked.

• They caused a national debate on security.

• They led to stricter immigration laws.