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Parents guilty of genital mutilation of infant daughter
Summary
A jury at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court found a married couple guilty of female genital mutilation (FGM) and child cruelty for an act carried out on their one‑year‑old daughter on 16 September 2016. The 37‑year‑old man and 27‑year‑old woman, both of African origin, pleaded not guilty to both counts. The jury delivered unanimous guilty verdicts after almost three hours of deliberation. Judge Elma Sheahan remanded the accused in custody pending sentencing on 20 December. Detective Inspector Danny Kelly opposed bail, citing the seriousness of the charge and a potential flight risk; a deportation order for the man is under appeal, while the woman is an Irish citizen. The couple's three children, including the victim, are currently under the care of the woman's sister, with arrangements to remain with the aunt if Tusla is satisfied.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Parents guilty of genital mutilation of infant daughter. Charges or matters: one count of child cruelty on the same day. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- September 16, 2016 Adjournment
- December 20 Adjournment
- 2019-11-28 Publication
Why: Mr Gageby said his client said in interview with gardaí that she would never do this to her daughter because something like this had happened to her. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of child cruelty on the same day (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Det Insp Kelly said that in the event the accused were remanded in custody the children would remain in their aunt's custody if Tusla was satisfied with the arrangement.
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