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Dublin man jailed for six years for sexual abuse of sister
Summary
Brian Butler, aged 31, was sentenced to six years' imprisonment for sexually abusing his younger sister, Leanne Butler, between 2000 and 2002. Butler began the abuse at age 14 and continued until he was 17, when his sister was between nine and twelve. The court heard that Butler committed a series of offences, including sexual assault and oral rape, at their family home. Leanne testified that the abuse devastated her childhood, describing the home as a war zone and expressing feelings of fear, confusion and pain. She noted that her family was torn apart and that she had once considered death but chose to live. Butler pleaded guilty, acknowledged his wrongdoing, and had participated in therapeutic services. The judge imposed the six‑year sentence and four years of post‑release supervision, including offence‑focused work and a victim awareness programme.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dublin man jailed for six years for sexual abuse of sister. Charges or matters: sexual assault and oral rape of Leanne Butler at their family home on dates between January 2000 and December 2002. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 2000 Incident
- December 2002 Incident
- 2016-11-15 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: sexual assault and oral rape of Leanne Butler at their family home on dates between January 2000 and December 2002 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A Dublin man who as a teenager sexually abused his younger sister has been jailed for six years. Mr Justice McCarthy imposed a six year sentence and ordered four years post release supervision to include participation in offence focused work and a victim awareness program.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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