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Jury continuing to deliberate in attempted rape trial

Summary

The jury in the Central Criminal Court trial of a 34‑year‑old Dublin resident accused of attempting to rape a woman on December 18, 2010, will continue deliberating tomorrow. The accused denies the attempted rape, sexual assault and assault causing harm charges. The trial, which lasted eleven days, included evidence that the accused's DNA matched semen found on the complainant's skirt. Defence counsel Orla Crowe SC told the jury that while the prosecution could not prove the woman was attacked, they could not prove the accused was the attacker. She argued the prosecution had failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt and that the jury should not fill gaps with speculation. No fingerprints of the accused were found on seized clothing. Mr Justice Michael White, after 1 hour 40 minutes of deliberations, instructed the jury to suspend and sent them home for the night. The unnamed 34-year-old pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury continuing to deliberate 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
• 2019-05-28 Publication

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