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Deferred sentence for teen who repeatedly raped nephew (8)
Summary
A 15‑year‑old boy was given a deferred sentence after pleading guilty to repeated oral and anal rape of his eight‑year‑old nephew between June and September 2017. The abuse was discovered when the nephew's mother, after learning of the acts, took the boy to Gardaí. The boy initially denied the allegations but later admitted to repeated abuse over three months. He was found to have been exposed to heterosexual pornography on his smartphone, contributing to social isolation and difficulty forming age‑appropriate relationships. His mother has confiscated the phone, and he is now allowed only supervised use. A psychiatric report recommends supervision of his internet access. Probation Services assessed his risk of re‑offending as low. The court deferred a three‑year detention, ordered probation supervision, and set a review for July 14 next year. The judge praised the mother's courage in reporting the abuse.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Deferred sentence for teen who repeatedly raped nephew (8). Charges or matters: sample counts of oral and anal rape on dates between June and September 2017; inviting or inciting a child to sexual touching. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 14 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2019-07-24 Publication
Why: The boy, who cannot be identified because he is a juvenile, pleaded guilty to sample counts of oral and anal rape on dates between June and September 2017. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: sample counts of oral and anal rape on dates between June and September 2017; inviting or inciting a child to sexual touching (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A teenage boy whose own mother took him to gardaí after she learned he had repeatedly raped his eight year old nephew has received a deferred sentence.
Places mentioned
- The Central Criminal Court
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