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Laois man accused of raping married mother who became lost on Dublin night out

Summary

In a Dublin court, a 30‑year‑old Laois man is on trial for two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, alleged to have occurred in February 2014 at a flat in the city centre. The defendant, who was staying in a friend's flat, met a married woman who had become lost and upset during a night out. He claims the encounter was consensual, stating the woman initiated contact and that he did not do anything she did not want. The woman testified that she was drunk, exhausted, and had blacked out after lying on a sofa bed. She said the defendant forced her to perform oral sex, was aggressive, and ultimately raped her. She attempted to leave, was disoriented, and later told a taxi driver she had been raped. The unnamed 30-year-old pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Laois man accused of raping married mother who became lost on Dublin night out. Charges or matters: two counts of raping the woman and one count of sexual assault at a flat in Dublin city centre on a date in February 2014. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• February 2014 Incident
• 2017-07-06 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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