Accused man’s rape trial ends with no verdict

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The accused man’s rape trial ended without a verdict at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 1 November 2016. The jury had been considering one count relating to an alleged rape at a Dublin apartment.

After deliberating for eight hours and 15 minutes over three days, jurors said they were unable to agree. The accused, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had pleaded not guilty. The case was adjourned until 28 November, when the prosecution was due to indicate whether it would seek another trial.

The defence had argued that the man was experiencing sexsomnia, a sleep disorder, while the prosecution disputed that explanation. The report records competing expert evidence but no verdict on the allegation.