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Husband beat and raped wife after she insulted ability to attract women
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court trial, a 45‑year‑old Laois man was convicted of rape after a week‑long hearing. He had previously admitted assaulting his wife by punching her in the face. During the assault he shouted "no God is going to help you" and threatened to rape her, claiming she had insulted him about his ability to attract women. He said he had punched her five or six times before she begged for mercy. He then asked for sex, which she consented to, describing it as a way to escape the situation. The man pleaded not guilty to the rape charge but guilty to assault. Mr Justice Paul Butler refused bail, citing the seriousness of the offence and the victim's fragile character, and remanded the defendant in custody until sentencing on 12 December.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Husband beat and raped wife after she insulted ability to attract women. Charges or matters: raping the woman but guilty to a charge of assaulting her causing her harm on January 8, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- January 8, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 12 Adjournment
- 2016-10-13 Publication
Why: " The man told gardaí he "flipped" because the woman accused him of being "needy" and he felt she implied he didn't know how to attract women. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: raping the woman but guilty to a charge of assaulting her causing her harm on January 8, 2015 (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; He was also told the victim was of a "somewhat fragile character". "He has been convicted of an offence where it is virtually certain he will receive a custodial sentence," the judge said. "In a case like this in a rural community where he has been convicted I don't think it would be appropriate to grant bail." The man was remanded in custody until sentencing on December 12 next.; He was also told the victim was of a "somewhat fragile character". "He has been convicted of an offence where it is virtually certain he will receive a custodial sentence," the judge said. "In a case like this in a rural community where he has been convicted I don't think it would be appropriate to grant bail." The man was remanded in custody until sentencing on December 12 next.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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