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Man jailed for having sex with neighbour (14)
Summary
A 21‑year‑old Dublin man was sentenced to two and a half years' imprisonment for having sex with a 14‑year‑old neighbour. The offence occurred between 1 and 24 July 2014. The man pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. He has 47 prior convictions for assault, drug offences, false imprisonment, criminal damage and road traffic matters. Judge Martina Baxter sentenced him to two and a half years, suspending the final six months on strict conditions. He must engage with the Probation Service for two years after release, keep the service informed of his address, and participate in any sex‑offender treatment programmes and addiction counselling recommended. The victim, aged 14, reported the incident to her school chaplain, who notified her family and Gardaí. She suffered depression, attempted suicide, and had to give up school, but her condition has improved with treatment.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man jailed for having sex with neighbour (14). Charges or matters: having sexual intercourse with a child under the age of 17 on a date between July 1 and 24, 2014. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 1 Adjournment
- 2018-12-20 Publication
Why: The girl said she had to give up on school because she could not concentrate on anything and that her problems affected her parents' well-being also. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: having sexual intercourse with a child under the age of 17 on a date between July 1 and 24, 2014 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A young Dublin man has been jailed for two years for having sex with a 14-year-old neighbour with whom he was having a relationship. Today she sentenced the man to two and half years in prison with the final six months suspended on strict conditions.; Judge Martina Baxter had adjourned the case having heard evidence last July.
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Topics
Drugs Road Traffic Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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