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"It may save lives": abuse victims urged to come forward
Summary
During sentencing at the Central Criminal Court, 23‑year‑old Dylan Higgins read a victim impact statement after Anthony Moynihan pleaded guilty to two counts of anal rape and two counts of sexual assault. Higgins, who was 11 and 12 at the time, described how Moynihan lured him to his home, offered cigarettes, and raped him twice between 2006 and 2008. He recounted the first assault, the disposal of his blood‑stained underwear, and the second assault where Moynihan pretended to apply cream before raping him. Higgins urged other abuse victims to come forward, saying it may save lives, and expressed relief that Moynihan had pleaded guilty. The judge remanded Moynihan on continuing bail and adjourned sentencing to June 21, noting his medical reports on cancer treatment for consideration before any custodial decision.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "It may save lives": abuse victims urged to come forward. Charges or matters: two charges of anal rape and two counts of sexually assaulting Mr Higgins on dates between September 9, 2006 and June 27, 2008. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- September 9, 2006 Incident
- June 27, 2008 Incident
- June 21 Adjournment
- July 2017 Incident
- 2019-06-04 Publication
Why: The court heard that Mr Higgins, who was aged 11 and 12 at the time, called three times to Moynihan's home because he knew the man would give him cigarettes. Court evidence reported by CNI
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: two charges of anal rape and two counts of sexually assaulting Mr Higgins on dates between September 9, 2006 and June 27, 2008 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Mr Justice Michael White remanded Moynihan on continuing bail and adjourned sentencing to June 21 next.
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Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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