Court archive
Court reports mentioning Sneem, Kerry
2018-07-02 · Kerry
Anthony Hussey, 27, from Ardshillane, Sneem, Co Kerry, was sentenced to 13 years' imprisonment for twice raping a 73‑year‑old woman after breaking into her home on 20 September 2014. He pleaded guilty to two categories of rape at the Central Criminal Court. The sentence included five years of post‑release supervision. Hussey appealed against the severity of the sentence, but the Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal. Justice John Hedigan described the offence as one of the most serious cases of rape before the court, noting that Hussey had placed the victim's hand over her mouth, struck her face, threatened her with further rape, and left her covered with a duvet. The judge highlighted the extraordinary impact on the victim and the "constellation of aggravation" that justified the severe sentence. Hussey had no prior convictions and was described as well‑adjusted and popular in his community before the offence.
2016-07-25 · Kerry
Anthony Hussey, aged 26, was convicted of raping a 73‑year‑old woman in her home on 20 September 2014. He entered the house wearing a balaclava, claimed his boss forced him, and sexually assaulted the victim both vaginally and anally. Hussey pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court. Judge Patrick McCarthy sentenced him to 13 years' imprisonment, back‑dated to his 2014 custody, and imposed a five‑year post‑release supervision order. The judge noted the victim's courage and the seriousness of the offence, while considering Hussey's apology, good character and guilty plea in determining the sentence. The case was heard in the Central Criminal Court, with the judge's remarks and the victim's impact statement recorded in the proceedings.
2016-05-25 · Kerry
Anthony Hussey, 24, pleaded guilty to raping a 74‑year‑old woman in her home on 20 September 2014. He broke in wearing a balaclava, claimed his boss forced him, and forced the victim to the floor, removing her clothing and assaulting her vaginally and anally. He later told the victim she enjoyed it and covered her with a duvet before leaving. The victim's impact statement described her as sobbing, terrified, and feeling "broken" and "humiliated". Hussey was remanded in custody until 7 June for sentencing. He had no prior Garda record, was a bar manager, and had been registered as a sex offender when he entered his plea. The article reports the victim's emotional state and Hussey's apology letter, but no sentencing outcome is given.