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Man found guilty of raping young cousin "on weekly basis"
Summary
In July 2018, a 52‑year‑old man was found guilty of raping his young cousin on a weekly basis during the mid‑1980s. The victim, who was seven when the first attempted rape occurred, was abused repeatedly between mid‑1985 and mid‑1986. The man, who cannot be named, was convicted of one count of attempted rape in January 1984 and of five counts of rape for the subsequent weekly offences. He denied all charges, but a jury returned a guilty verdict after a trial last month. The court heard the victim's impact statement, describing lifelong pain, anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts, and how the conviction has improved her health and well‑being. The sentencing hearing is scheduled for Friday, with the judge indicating a custodial sentence will be imposed. The accused has been remanded in custody awaiting sentencing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man found guilty of raping young cousin "on weekly basis". Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- January 1984 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2018-07-23 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; A 52-year-old man found guilty of raping his young cousin on a weekly basis in the mid 1980s is to be sentenced this coming Friday at the Central Criminal Court.; The accused was remanded in custody for sentencing on Friday.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence
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