National court archive ยท 2026-03-19
'Pure and utter f**king lies' - accused described sex abuse allegation by older sister as a 'joke'
At a glance
- Crime
- rape
- People
- Gerardine Small SC, Accused D, Accused C, Ms Justice Caroline Biggs
- Locations
- Not stated
- Court
- Central Criminal Court
- Outcome
- The trial continues
Summary
A Central Criminal Court jury heard garda interview evidence from a man accused of sexually abusing his older sister, who described the allegations as lies and a joke. Seven men are on trial over 103 charges involving the deaf primary complainant and, in one case, two other sisters; all deny wrongdoing.
Original reporting: courtsnewsireland.ie