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Man who sexually abused fiancee's three young daughters in "gross betrayal of trust" is jailed for 10 years
Summary
A 39‑year‑old Meath man was sentenced to ten years' imprisonment for raping and sexually assaulting his fiancée's three daughters, aged 15 to 17, in their home in 2009 and 2010. The jury found him guilty of one count of rape and twelve counts of sexual assault. He denies the verdict. The judge noted the victims, now in their early twenties, suffered severe psychological harm and praised their resilience. The man, who had no prior convictions, acted as a stepfather during the abuse. The mother, who stood by him, destroyed evidence and later withdrew a police report after the man claimed a daughter had touched him first. The children were removed from the home, and the man was forced to leave. The case highlighted the lasting impact on the victims, including depression, addiction, anxiety, and self‑harm attempts.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man who sexually abused fiancee's three young daughters in "gross betrayal of trust" is jailed for 10 years. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Found guilty
When:
- 2009 and 2010 Incident
- 2017-04-03 Publication
Why: Another victim said she had to leave the family home for a second time because she was scared her mother would allow the rapist to return. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; By Conor Gallagher and Isabel Hayes A Meath man who sexually abused his fiancee's three young daughters in a "gross betrayal of trust" shortly after moving into their family home has been jailed for 10 years.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- were standing outside the garda station
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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