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10 years for illegal immigrant who raped student in her home
Summary
Ibrahim Ahmed Gharib, 39, an illegal immigrant, was convicted of raping a 27‑year‑old foreign student in his Carlow home after following her from a shared bus. The victim, who had been sexually assaulted by Gharib on the bus, was taken to his house where he threatened to kill her if she did not remain silent. A jury found him guilty on all charges after a three‑week Central Criminal Court trial. Justice Isobel Kennedy sentenced him to ten years' imprisonment, reducing the initial twelve‑year recommendation due to his lack of relevant prior convictions and his non‑national status. Gharib denied all allegations, claiming the sex was consensual, and maintains his innocence. The victim expressed profound fear and loss of trust following the assault. No further legal actions were reported in the article.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 10 years for illegal immigrant who raped student in her home. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 7 Incident
- 2018-02-21 Publication
Why: Lawyers for the Egyptian national asked the Central Criminal Court to prevent the media publishing his name because of "threats to his life". CNI source report
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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