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Woman thought she would die during attack by Tinder rapist Nevin, court hears
Summary
Patrick Nevin, aged 37, is set to be sentenced for two rape offences committed after meeting victims on Tinder in July 2014. He pleaded guilty to raping a woman in Bellewstown and sexually assaulting another in County Meath. Both victims testified that Nevin had convinced them to meet for a drive, then raped them in secluded locations. The first victim described feeling "tainted, dirty and stupid" and said the attack altered her life. The second victim recounted being forced into sexual acts and later experiencing severe anxiety. Nevin's prior convictions include assault on a former partner in 2001 and a firearms offence in 2012. He remains in custody awaiting sentencing on 17 December, with the court considering his guilty pleas and expressions of remorse. The court heard that Nevin had completed education while in custody and had worked as a software engineer.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Woman thought she would die during attack by Tinder rapist Nevin, court hears. Charges or matters: rape; sexual assault. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 12, 2014 Incident
- July 16, 2014 Incident
- July 23, 2014 Adjournment
- December 17 Adjournment
- April 2012 Incident
- April 2010 Incident
- July 2014 Incident
- September 2014 Incident
- 2018-11-19 Publication
Why: The court heard the women were fearful after the attack because Nevin knew where they lived. Court evidence reported by CNI
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: rape; sexual assault (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Ms Justice Eileen Creedon remanded Nevin in continuing custody for sentence on December 17 next.; remanded Nevin in continuing custody for sentence on December 17 next
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Mounttown Road
- Julianstown
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