11 defendants to face one trial over alleged child abuse

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The State intends to try 11 defendants who cannot be named together for alleged child abuse and neglect at the Central Criminal Court, following a mention on 25 May 2020. They face more than 200 charges, including sexual assault and sexual exploitation, relating to alleged offences against juveniles between 2014 and 2016.

The judge set arraignment for 13 July and ordered the defendants to appear, while they remain on bail. Their bail conditions include reporting to a local Garda station and having no contact with the alleged injured parties.