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Woman underwent breast reduction surgery after abuse, court hears
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, a 39‑year‑old woman testified that she underwent breast‑reduction surgery costing €6,000 after enduring sexual abuse by her granduncle between 1987 and 1992, when she was aged 8 to 13. She described ongoing nightmares, flashbacks, insomnia, depression, panic attacks and a persistent sense of unease, especially when receiving compliments from her husband. The victim also recounted a 21st‑birthday party where the granduncle appeared uninvited, "destroyed her life" and danced as if nothing had happened. She said she had previously reported the abuse to Gardaí in 2010, was hospitalised for five days due to stress‑related hearing loss, and had suicidal thoughts. The granduncle, now 77, was found guilty of three counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault, and was remanded in custody pending sentencing on 3 October 2016.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Woman underwent breast reduction surgery after abuse, court hears. Charges or matters: three counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault by a jury at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court earlier in July. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Found guilty
When:
- October 3, 2016 Adjournment
- 1987 and 1992 Incident
- 2016-08-02 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: three counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault by a jury at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court earlier in July (Proven)
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; Judge Elma Sheahan remanded the victim's granduncle in custody and he is due to be sentenced on October 3, 2016.; Judge Elma Sheahan remanded the victim's granduncle in custody and he is due to be sentenced on October 3, 2016.
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Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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