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Man only admitted sexually abusing half-sister after she gave evidence at trial
Summary
A 28‑year‑old Kildare man was sentenced to five years' imprisonment for sexually assaulting his half‑sister between November 2008 and December 2010. He pleaded guilty on the third day of his trial after the 19‑year‑old victim gave evidence. The court heard that the abuse involved touching her private parts, breasts and inserting a finger into her vagina. The victim, aged 11‑13 at the time, had reported the abuse to Gardaí in July 2014 and the man was arrested in October 2014. He had previously admitted the abuse to the police and had minor convictions for theft and public order offences. The judge noted the victim's vulnerable situation and the man's remorse, ordering full medical and educational assistance while in custody. The case highlighted a dysfunctional family background and the victim's ongoing emotional distress.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man only admitted sexually abusing half-sister after she gave evidence at trial. Charges or matters: three counts of sexually assaulting his half-sister between November 2008 and December 2010 at a number of locations in Co Kildare. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 2008 Incident
- December 2010 Incident
- July 2014 Incident
- October 2014 Incident
- June 2017 Incident
- 2017-07-29 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: three counts of sexually assaulting his half-sister between November 2008 and December 2010 at a number of locations in Co Kildare (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: By Fiona Ferguson and Isabel Hayes A Kildare man who sexually abused his half-sister has been jailed for five years.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Public Order Stage Sentence Theft
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