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Notorious criminal and serial child abuser refused more time to appeal rape conviction

Summary

Stephen "Rossi" Walsh, a 69‑year‑old former Belgrave Road resident, was denied an extension of time to appeal his rape and child‑defilement convictions. In February 2010 he received a 10‑year sentence for raping a nine‑year‑old girl. Judge Patrick McCartan added a consecutive three‑year term in November 2010 for indecent assault of a seven‑year‑old girl, and a further consecutive 12‑year term in December 2011 for sexual assault and defilement in 2008 and 2009. Walsh's recent motions to the Court of Appeal were rejected; he may only appeal on his original grounds.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Notorious criminal and serial child abuser refused more time to appeal rape conviction. Charges or matters: rape; defilement of a child; indecently assaulting a seven-year-old girl; sexual assault and defilement of a child. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• February 2010 Other
• November 2010 Incident
• December 2011 Incident
• 2008 and 2009 Incident
• 2017-04-07 Publication

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Stage Appeal Violent Crime

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