A woman, Paola, sues her ex-husband, Alberto, for $50,000 in damages, alleging he raped her while they were still married. Alberto claims he is protected under Ohio law, which he believes allows him to have sex with his wife without her consent. The court hears testimony from Paola, Alberto, and their neighbors, with Paola's neighbor, Saily, testifying that Alberto has a history of using drugs. Alberto's current girlfriend, Suyey, defends him, claiming Paola is harassing him. An attorney, Lizette Sierra, explains that Ohio law does not explicitly state that a husband can drug and rape his wife, but there is an exception for married couples living together. The judge rules in Paola's favor, ordering Alberto to pay her $50,000 in damages.
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1. The plaintiff, Paola, is suing her ex-husband Alberto for $50,000 in damages, alleging he raped her.
2. Paola and Alberto were married in Ohio and lived together, but were separated and slept in separate rooms.
3. Paola claims Alberto drugged and raped her while she was asleep.
4. Alberto claims Paola consented to sex in her sleep and that Ohio law protects him as her husband.
5. Paola became pregnant as a result of the alleged rape.
6. Paola is seeking a restraining order against Alberto.
7. Alberto is a karate instructor and owns a martial arts academy.
8. Alberto has a new girlfriend, Suyey, who testified on his behalf.
9. A neighbor, Saily, testified against Alberto, claiming he does drugs and is responsible for her son's imprisonment.
10. Attorney Lizette Sierra researched the law and found that while Ohio law does not explicitly state that a husband can drug and rape his wife, it does contain an exception for marital rape if the couple is living together.
11. The judge rules in Paola's favor, ordering Alberto to pay her $50,000 in damages within 30 days.