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Circus worker pleads guilty to defiling girl (15)
Summary
In a case heard at the Central Criminal Court, Ivan Peev, a 34‑year‑old Bulgarian circus worker, pleaded guilty to defiling a 15‑year‑old girl in a town in County Cork in February 2015. Peev's work involved travelling with a circus for nine months a year and then returning to Bulgaria. The victim, who was intoxicated and "three quarters asleep," was taken by Peev to a tent or caravan where he lifted her onto a bed, undressed her and had sex with her. She described the experience as a "bad feeling" and said it still haunts her. Peev has no prior convictions and has been in custody since his return to Ireland under a European Arrest Warrant. He remains remanded until the court finalises his sentence on 30 July.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Circus worker pleads guilty to defiling girl (15). Charges or matters: defilement of the girl in a Co Cork town on a date in February 2015; this offence in June. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- February 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 30th Adjournment
- March 2016 Incident
- 2018-07-16 Publication
Case subjects
Applicant
Charges: defilement of the girl in a Co Cork town on a date in February 2015; this offence in June (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Mr Justice Michael White said he wished to have some time to consider the case and remanded Peev in continuing custody until July 30th next when he will finalise sentence.; Mr Justice Michael White said he wished to have some time to consider the case and remanded Peev in continuing custody until July 30th next when he will finalise sentence.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- local garda station
Topics
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