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Man goes on trial accused of infecting girlfriends with HIV

Summary

A 27‑year‑old man has gone on trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on charges of intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to two former girlfriends by infecting them with HIV. The prosecution, represented by Dominic McGinn SC, alleges that the defendant was aware of his HIV diagnosis from March 2008 and failed to disclose this to either woman, thereby infecting them during unprotected sex. The case covers dates between November 2009 and June 2010. McGinn presented evidence that no condoms or barrier protection were used, that one complainant became pregnant and was diagnosed with HIV after a standard screening in early 2010, and that the second complainant was diagnosed in June 2010. He also noted that the defendant had babies with both women, but the children did not contract the virus. The trial is scheduled to last seven days. The defendant has pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man goes on trial accused of infecting girlfriends with HIV. Charges or matters: intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to two women on dates between November 2009 and June 2010. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• November 2009 Other
• June 2010 Hearing Or Sentence
• March 2008 Other
• 2018-06-25 Publication

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Stage Trial

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