Army officer faces sexual assault charges at court martial

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An unnamed Army officer appeared before a court martial on sexual assault charges, reported on 26 April 2022. The charges arose from an incident at McKee Barracks in Dublin on 25 June 2020.

The officer also faced assault and military offences relating to drunkenness and conduct contrary to good order and discipline. He had not indicated a plea, and the case was adjourned until 9 May, when he was expected to enter pleas.

A military judge imposed reporting restrictions preventing publication of the accused officer’s name and the alleged victims’ names.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.