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Jury to continue deliberating in "sexsomnia" trial
Summary
A 29‑year‑old man, who has pleaded not guilty, is on trial for raping a friend in Dublin on 28 September 2008. He claims he was suffering from sexsomnia, a rare condition that can cause sexual acts while asleep, and that he may have had sex with the woman while unconscious. The prosecution argues that alcohol consumption is a more likely factor. The jury, consisting of seven men and four women, has deliberated for five hours and will resume on Tuesday before Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy. The accused cannot be named for legal reasons.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury to continue deliberating in "sexsomnia" trial. 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 Incident
- 2016-10-28 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
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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