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Rapist attacked woman after giving her lift home
Summary
A man from Castleblayney has been sentenced to five years in prison following his conviction for rape and assault at the Central Criminal Court. Aurelijus Kizelavicius pleaded guilty to attacking a woman in County Monaghan on 29 March 2015. The court heard that after offering the woman a lift home, Kizelavicius punched her repeatedly in the face before sexually assaulting her. The victim stated in her impact statement that the incident had caused her significant psychological harm, resulting in depression, anxiety, and a loss of confidence. Mr Justice Paul Butler described the offence as falling within the middle category of rape cases. In mitigation, the judge considered the accused's youth and his guilty plea, which the court noted the victim welcomed. A sentence of seven years was imposed, with the final two years suspended on condition of attendance at sex offender programmes designated by the Probation Service upon release.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Rapist attacked woman after giving her lift home. Charges or matters: rape and assault causing harm to a woman at a location in the county on March 29, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 29, 2015 Incident
- 2018-04-30 Publication
Why: After he drove her home she invited him in for a cup of tea because she thought it was nice of him to have given her the lift, the court heard. Court evidence reported by CNI
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: rape and assault causing harm to a woman at a location in the county on March 29, 2015 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A Monaghan resident who beat and raped a woman after giving her a lift home has been jailed for five years. He imposed a sentence of seven years but suspended the last two years on condition that Kizelavicius attend after his release any sex offender programmes set out by the Probation Services.
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