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Man was teen when he sexually abused nephew
Summary
A 16‑year‑old man sexually abused his eight‑year‑old nephew in a deeply dysfunctional household. He also had an inappropriate sexual relationship with an adult in the house. The nephew testified that the abuse began when he was about eight, involving fondling, mouth contact, and forced sexual acts, escalating to anal rape. He reported physical assault, threats of death, and being told to have sex "like an adult." The abuse occurred at various times and places, and the victim was threatened with harm if he disclosed it. The nephew first complained in 2011; the accused denied the allegations when interviewed by Gardaí. He was convicted in November of eight counts of indecent assault, one count of anal rape and one count of sexual assault covering 1988‑1991. Sentencing was adjourned to 20 February.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man was teen when he sexually abused nephew. Charges or matters: the sexual abuse of the boy following a trial last year. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- February 20 Adjournment
- 1988 and 1991 Incident
- 2017-01-23 Publication
Why: The man said he was afraid to do normal things with his own children such as change their nappies or bathe them because what had happened to him. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: the sexual abuse of the boy following a trial last year (Proven)
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; A man who as a teenager sexually abused his eight year old nephew within a "deeply dysfunctional" household will be sentenced next month.; Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy adjourned sentencing until February 20 next.
Places mentioned
- The Central Criminal Court
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