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Suspended sentence for man who sexually assaulted mother's care worker
Summary
A 46‑year‑old man, Declan Jordan, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 19‑year‑old agency worker who was caring for his mother. The assault occurred on 8 June 2015 at his mother's home. Jordan admitted he had been drinking and described the incident as a "once off" event. He expressed embarrassment and shame. The judge noted the victim's clear refusal and the severe impact on her career, family and relationships. Jordan had no prior convictions and had been attending counselling for alcohol misuse. He was given a three and a half year sentence, fully suspended, and ordered to complete 18 months of probation supervision, with ongoing participation in offence‑focused work and alcohol‑related support. He also paid €1,800 to the victim for economic loss, which the judge considered but did not deem decisive for sentencing. The case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Suspended sentence for man who sexually assaulted mother's care worker. Charges or matters: sexual assault of the woman at his mother's home on June 8, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 8, 2015 Incident
- 2016-10-24 Publication
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Defendant
Charges: sexual assault of the woman at his mother's home on June 8, 2015 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She imposed a three and a half year sentence which she suspended in full and ordered him to undergo 18 months' probation supervision. At the original sentence hearing in June, Garda Gillian Ryan told Fiona Murphy BL, prosecuting, that the woman was finishing up work at the house and was alone washing a few items in the sink when Jordan came into the kitchen.
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