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Man jailed for raping former partner

Date
2018-07-30
Stage
Sentence
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

A 35‑year‑old man was sentenced to eight years in prison for raping and attempting an anal rape of his former partner at their Dublin home. He pleaded guilty to the 2010 rape and 2011 attempted rape. The victim, whose identity is protected, reported panic attacks, flashbacks and nightmares, and said she could not trust people or have a sexual relationship since the offences. The judge noted the victim's vulnerability and past abusive relationships, and that the man committed the crimes under the influence of alcohol and drugs. He was given an eight‑year sentence with the final 18 months suspended, conditional on probation, a sex‑offender treatment programme, addressing alcohol and addiction issues, and a three‑year post‑release supervision. The man was also ordered to stay away from the victim. The case was prosecuted by Sean Gillane SC.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man jailed for raping former partner. Charges or matters: rape in 2010 and attempted anal rape in 2011 of the woman at their Dublin home. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

Case subjects

Unnamed 35-year-old

Defendant

Charges: rape in 2010 and attempted anal rape in 2011 of the woman at their Dublin home (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: A man has been jailed for the rape and attempted anal rape of his former partner at their home. Mr Justice McDermott imposed an eight year sentence and suspended the final 18 months on condition that the man undergo probation supervision, complete a sex offenders treatment programme and offence focused work, as well as addressing his alcohol and addiction issues.

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court
Secondary Mention

Topics

Drugs Sexual Offences Stage Sentence

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