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Men go on trial accused of raping teenager after Jason Derulo concert

Summary

Two men, aged 35 and 44, are on trial in the Central Criminal Court for rape, false imprisonment and related offences against a 19‑year‑old woman. The alleged incidents took place in a vehicle at an unknown location in Cork city on 27 June 2014, after a "VIP party" following a Jason Derulo concert. The 35‑year‑old pleaded not guilty to rape, oral rape, sexual assault and false imprisonment; the 44‑year‑old pleaded not guilty to anal rape and false imprisonment. The prosecution, led by Timothy O'Leary SC, outlined that the complainant was present at the nightclub, was invited to a second location, and was allegedly taken in a vehicle by a man wearing a cap (the 35‑year‑old) who allegedly raped and assaulted her, and by a larger man (the 44‑year‑old) who allegedly anally raped her.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Men go on trial accused of raping teenager after Jason Derulo concert. Charges or matters: rape, oral rape, sexual assault and false imprisonment of the then 19-year-old woman; anal rape and false imprisonment of the woman on the same occasion. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• June 27, 2014 Incident
• 2018-01-12 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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