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Step-father regularly abused girl while mother was working

Summary

In March 2019 the Central Criminal Court heard that a 42‑year‑old foreign national had sexually abused his step‑daughter in the family home while her mother was working. He admitted three counts of defilement of a child under seventeen between March and June 2017, and later pleaded guilty to those. He was convicted by a jury of further charges: one count of oral rape, twelve counts of rape and three counts of defilement between 2011 and 2017, and a count of sexual exploitation in July 2017. The victim, aged 11 to 16 at the time of the offences, gave a victim impact statement describing financial hardship, self‑esteem problems, sleep loss and school difficulties. She said she had broken down when she heard the verdict and does not want to see the accused again. Mr Justice Michael White adjourned the sentencing until the following month.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Step-father regularly abused girl while mother was working. Charges or matters: three counts of defilement of a child under the age of seventeen years old on dates between March and June 2017. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted

When:

• June 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
• July 2017 Adjournment
• 2011 and 2017 Incident
• 2019-03-25 Publication

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