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Closing speeches in attempted rape trial
Summary
In the trial of a 34‑year‑old Dublin resident accused of attempting to rape a woman on December 18, 2010, the jury is set to begin deliberations tomorrow. The accused denies all charges of attempted rape, sexual assault and assault causing harm. Prosecutor Anne Rowland SC presented evidence suggesting the attacker was Polish, citing the complainant's change in demeanor when speaking Polish, a pierced eyebrow, a height of about 6ft, balding, and DNA matching semen found on the woman's skirt. CCTV footage and a co‑worker's testimony about the accused's scooter use were also introduced. Defence counsel Orla Crowe SC argued the prosecution had not proved the case beyond reasonable doubt, noting no fingerprints of the accused on seized clothing and that the client denied the allegations. Mr Justice Michael White announced the charge would commence tomorrow morning.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Closing speeches in attempted rape trial. Charges or matters: attempted rape, sexual assault and assault causing harm at a place in Dublin on December 18, 2010; these offences her client replied "it's all lies". Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 18, 2010 Incident
- 2019-05-27 Publication
Why: In her closing speech Anne Rowland SC, prosecuting, told the jurors that the evidence before them was that the attacker that night was Polish because the complainant, who is also Polish, said his demeanour changed when she spoke Polish to him. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: attempted rape, sexual assault and assault causing harm at a place in Dublin on December 18, 2010; these offences her client replied "it's all lies" (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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