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Man sexually abused younger brother
Summary
A 55‑year‑old man pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal to ten indecent assault charges for sexually abusing his younger brother between 1982 and 1985. The abuse involved oral rape, touching the brother's penis and forcing him to masturbate. The accused was aged 18‑21 while the victim was 11‑14. The victim recalled the abuse occurring mainly on Sunday nights, sometimes twice a week, and that it ended in September 1985 when the brother left Ireland. The accused has lived abroad for over 30 years, is married with two children and has no prior convictions. He read a victim impact statement in court, expressing shame and acknowledging the harm caused. A forensic psychologist assessed him as low risk of re‑offending. Judge Melanie Greally remanded him on continuing bail until sentencing in February. The case is set for sentencing next month.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man sexually abused younger brother. Charges or matters: ten sample charges of indecent assault on dates between September 1982 and October 1985. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 1982 Incident
- October 1985 Incident
- February 6 Adjournment
- September 1985 Incident
- January 2016 Incident
- 2019-01-23 Publication
Why: He would not be able to asleep in anticipation of what was going to happen and would leave his bedroom window open in order to hear his brother come home. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: ten sample charges of indecent assault on dates between September 1982 and October 1985 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A man who sexually abused his younger brother for three years following the breakdown of their parents' marriage will be sentenced next month.; Judge Melanie Greally told the victim she needed time to consider and "digest" the various reports and testimonials handed into court before she remanded the accused on continuing bail to February 6, next for sentence.
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Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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