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"Depraved" rapist who abducted victim's child facing increase on 15-year sentence

Summary

The Court of Appeal has reserved its judgment on an appeal by the Director of Public Prosecutions seeking a review of Michael Murray's 15-year prison sentence as unduly lenient. Murray, 46, formerly of Killiney, Dublin, was found guilty by a unanimous jury of rape, attempted rape, oral rape, aggravated sexual assault, child abduction, threats to kill, false imprisonment, and theft committed in February 2010. He had previously denied the charges and lost an appeal against his conviction in March. Prosecutors argued the sentence failed to account for aggravating factors, including pre-meditation, deception, and explicit threats to the victim's four-year-old son. Defense counsel contended the trial judge exercised proper discretion. The court, comprising Justices Birmingham, Mahon, and Edwards, heard submissions but did not finalize the sentence, instead adjourning the matter to reserve judgment.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: "Depraved" rapist who abducted victim's child facing increase on 15-year sentence. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Found guilty

When:

• February 12th Incident
• 2017-10-03 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Fraud Stage Appeal Theft Violent Crime

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