29-year-old man awaits verdict after rape trial closing arguments

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A 29-year-old man remained on trial for rape at the Central Criminal Court, with closing arguments reported on 25 October 2016.

The prosecution argued that alcohol and opportunism were more likely explanations than sexsomnia, while the defence relied on evidence of sleep disorders.

The judge was summarising the case and explaining the law before the jury was expected to begin considering its verdict.