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Student went on Tinder to meet Irish people, trial hears
Summary
During a trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, a 36‑year‑old Dublin man pleaded not guilty to sexual assault of a 35‑year‑old foreign student on UCD campus on 23 July 2014. The student explained that she had used Tinder to meet Irish people and practice English. She had communicated with the accused for weeks, receiving explicit messages. She agreed to meet him, was taken to a secluded green area, and was sexually assaulted. She described the accused as becoming aggressive and "changing completely." She admitted she did not end the online conversation after receiving explicit texts, citing her own stupidity. She could not sleep the following night, fearing judgment for using Tinder and entering a stranger's car. The case is proceeding before Judge Cormac Quinn and a jury of twelve.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Student went on Tinder to meet Irish people, trial hears. Charges or matters: sexual assault of the foreign national at UCD campus, Belfield, south Dublin on July 23, 2014. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 23, 2014 Incident
- 2017-11-23 Publication
Why: A student has told the trial of a man accused of attacking her on a date that she went on Tinder to meet Irish people and her motive was to practice English. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: sexual assault of the foreign national at UCD campus, Belfield, south Dublin on July 23, 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: She said she was using Google to translate the longer sentences and it didn't translate properly.
Places mentioned
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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