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"Sexsomnia" trial continues in legal argument
Summary
The Central Criminal Court trial of a 29‑year‑old man, who cannot be named, continues. He pleaded not guilty to one count of rape at a Dublin apartment on 28 September 2008. The jury is hearing evidence from Dr Harry Kennedy, clinical director of the Central Mental Hospital, as a rebuttal witness for the prosecution. Dr Kennedy will address the alleged condition of "sexsomnia," which he claims may cause the accused to perform sexual acts while asleep. He will resume his testimony after legal argument before Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy and the jury of eight men and four women.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "Sexsomnia" trial continues in legal argument. Charges or matters: one count of raping the woman at an apartment in Dublin in the early hours of September 28, 2008. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- September 28, 2008 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-10-18 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: one count of raping the woman at an apartment in Dublin in the early hours of September 28, 2008 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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