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18 years for "night of horror" rapist

Summary

A 37‑year‑old man was jailed for 18 years after breaking into his ex‑partner's home on 10 September 2016 and repeatedly raping her and her 16‑year‑old foster daughter. The judge described the case as a "night of horror" and noted the man's repeated sexual assaults, threats with a knife, and attempts to rape both victims while intoxicated with whiskey and cocaine. The ex‑partner testified that she was threatened with a knife and forced to bring the child upstairs, where the man raped both women. The court heard that the man had pleaded guilty to six counts of rape. He was found to have been in full command of his senses, but the judge imposed a severe sentence reflecting the prolonged abuse and the victims' suffering. The sentence was 18 years, with no mention of a suspended portion or effective custody beyond the imposed term.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 18 years for "night of horror" rapist. Charges or matters: six counts of rape at a house in Co Limerick on the night of September 10, 2016. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• September 10, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2018-06-27 Publication

Why: The older woman told the court that she lost half of her possessions because she couldn't face going back to the house after the attack. CNI source report

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Drugs Stage Sentence

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