Albert Crowley jailed for rape and sexual assault

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Albert Crowley was sentenced to six years in prison, with the final six months suspended, at the Central Criminal Court on 31 July 2023. He had pleaded not guilty to rape and five sexual-assault charges, including two attempted-rape charges. A jury convicted him on all charges after a seven-day trial. Crowley maintained that he believed the woman had consented. Mr Justice Michael McGrath imposed the sentence with the final six months suspended for two years, on condition that Crowley engage with the Probation Service for two years after release. The proceedings were reported on 31 July 2023.