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Father told gardai he sexually assaulted daughter (15) after confusing her for partner

Date
2018-07-31

Stage
Finding

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

In a Dublin Circuit Court trial, a 37‑year‑old man was convicted of sexually assaulting his 15‑year‑old daughter after he mistakenly believed she was his partner while groggy in bed. The case had previously gone to trial in July 2015, where the defendant pleaded not guilty. During the trial, the daughter recounted that she and her younger sister had slept in a double bed with the defendant and his partner, and that the defendant groped her while she slept. She described feeling dirty, unable to sleep, and distrusting others after the assault. The judge noted the defendant's remorse as self‑serving and remanded him in custody, ordering a probation report on his risk of re‑offending and future involvement with his daughters. The sentencing was adjourned to December 17. The defendant had no prior convictions.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Father told gardai he sexually assaulted daughter (15) after confusing her for partner. Charges or matters: one count of sexual assault at an address in Dublin, on July 26, 2015. Procedural stage: finding. Findings: Convicted

When:

July 26, 2015 Incident
December 17 Adjournment
August 1, 2015 Incident
2018-07-31 Publication

Why: A man told gardaí that he sexually assaulted his 15-year-old daughter because he had mistaken her for his partner after he got into bed feeling groggy. CNI source report