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Rapist told gardai he "only likes children with white skin"

Summary

In a Central Criminal Court hearing, an unnamed man pleaded guilty to rape, oral rape, sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a child, offences committed between 1 November 2018 and 15 January 2019. The victim, an eight‑year‑old niece, was abused mainly at the accused's home while his wife and she were present. Gardaí reports detail the child's testimony that the uncle performed sexual acts on her, describing them as "gross" and "sore," and that he claimed she had "nice white skin." The accused admitted to having sexual feelings toward her and stated he "only likes children with white skin." He apologized in court, placing himself "at the mercy of this court" and praying for forgiveness. The victim's father declined a victim impact statement, citing the family's desire not to relive the events. Mr Justice Michael White remanded the accused in custody and adjourned sentencing to 14 October 2020.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Rapist told gardai he "only likes children with white skin". Charges or matters: counts of rape, oral rape, sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a child on dates between November 1, 2018 and January 15, 2019. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• November 1, 2018 Incident
• January 15, 2019 Incident
• January 18 Adjournment
• October 14 Adjournment
• 2019-10-07 Publication

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Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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