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Man abused friend's son (7) while staying in her home
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court case, a 35‑year‑old man was found guilty of sexually assaulting a seven‑year‑old boy who was the son of a friend. The man, whose name is withheld to protect the victim's anonymity, had pleaded not guilty to three sexual assault charges. The jury convicted him on the count involving the seven‑year‑old, but acquitted him on one of the other two charges and was directed to find him not guilty on the remaining charge. The boy, now 14, testified that the assault caused him ongoing sleep difficulties, fear, and other life problems. His mother also spoke about the impact, describing the family as victims of the man's cruel actions. The judge remanded the defendant in custody and set a finalisation date for November 29.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man abused friend's son (7) while staying in her home. Charges or matters: three charges of sexual assault, one of which relates to this complainant and two of which relate to his five-year-old brother, at an address in Dublin on dates between August 2012 and March 2013. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- August 2012 Incident
- March 2013 Incident
- November 29 Adjournment
- 2019-10-18 Publication
Why: In his victim impact statement, which was read before the court, the now 14-year-old boy said that because of the events, he had had many life problems which the man did not consider. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: three charges of sexual assault, one of which relates to this complainant and two of which relate to his five-year-old brother, at an address in Dublin on dates between August 2012 and March 2013 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Judge Greally remanded the man in custody and adjourned the matter for finalisation to November 29, next.
Places mentioned
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Trial Violent Crime
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