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Vulnerable woman raped, abused by four men, court hears
Summary
A 61-year-old man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of his victim, pleaded guilty to one charge of rape at a family home in Co Galway on an unknown date between 1989 and 1991. The defendant is currently serving a sentence for raping the victim's older sister, for which he was sentenced in 2015 to 12 years in prison with the final two years suspended. The Central Criminal Court heard that the now 39-year-old victim, who is described as vulnerable and living in England, was abused by four men, including her uncle, grandfather, and father. The court was told the victim felt unable to attend or provide a victim impact statement due to severe depression and anxiety. The defendant, who is originally from Dublin, made full admissions when arrested in prison in March 2017. A psychological report indicated he was below average intelligence and emotionally detached. Mr Justice Michael White adjourned sentencing to November 13 to allow time to consider the case. The matter was adjourned and has not been concluded.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Vulnerable woman raped, abused by four men, court hears. Charges or matters: one charge of rape at the victim's family home in Co Galway on an unknown date sometime in 1989 and 1991; raping the woman's older sister between November 1988 and December 1992 when she was aged between 11 and 15 years old. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- March 2017 Incident
- November 1988 Incident
- December 1992 Incident
- November 13 Adjournment
- 1989 and 1991 Incident
- 2018-10-30 Publication
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Defendant
Charges: one charge of rape at the victim's family home in Co Galway on an unknown date sometime in 1989 and 1991; raping the woman's older sister between November 1988 and December 1992 when she was aged between 11 and 15 years old (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A sex offender who is serving a sentence for raping his former partner's daughter will be sentenced next month for raping that victim's younger sister. In 2015 he was sentenced to 12 years in prison with the final two years suspended after he pleaded guilty to raping the woman's older sister between November 1988 and December 1992 when she was aged between 11 and 15 years old.; Mr Justice Michael White said he needed time to consider the case and adjourned sentencing to November 13 next.
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