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Massage therapist goes on trial accused of sexually assaulting client

Summary

In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, a 48‑year‑old massage therapist was tried for a single count of sexual assault. The accused allegedly removed a client's underwear, touched her vagina, kissed her bare bottom and claimed he "just couldn't help himself." The client, who had visited the therapist's practice for sports injuries, testified that she had been treated for neck and shoulder problems and had attended the clinic four or five times. She described the session in detail, noting that she had removed her top, bra and trousers while lying face down, and that the therapist massaged her lower back before placing a hand on her vagina. She said she objected, the therapist removed his hand, but later kissed her bottom and made further remarks. The case remains before Judge Karen O'Connor and a jury. The unnamed 48-year-old pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Massage therapist goes on trial accused of sexually assaulting client. Charges or matters: one count of sexually assaulting the woman at at his practice in Dublin on January 24, 2015. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• January 24, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
• January 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2017-11-29 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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