2026-03-20
Victim twice rebuffed by gardai after attempting to report rape at hands of uncle, court hears
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Today, Mr Justice Patrick McGrath jailed Poole for 12 years. Addressing the victim, who was watching by video-link, the judge said: "On behalf of the court, I'd like to commend you, Ms Brown, in persisting until you were listened to." Mr Justice McGrath set a headline sentence of 14 years, suspended the final two years and backdated it for time spent in custody.