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Algerian jailed for raping unconscious man
Summary
Brahim Maddi, 36, a homeless Algerian national, pleaded guilty to sexual assault and oral rape of a drunk, unconscious man in Dublin in 2019. CCTV showed the victim lying face‑down, motionless, while Maddi repeatedly approached, stole €5, rubbed the victim's buttocks, masturbated, and on a fourth visit orally raped the victim. Gardaí arrested Maddi near the scene; the victim was later hospitalized. Mr Justice Michael White sentenced Maddi to seven years' imprisonment, reduced to four years after considering his guilty plea, admissions, and remorse. Maddi's history of schizophrenia and his status as a vulnerable man were noted. The victim's impact statement, read by his father, described suicidal thoughts and guilt following the assault. The court ordered limited media reporting of the incident's location and date.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Algerian jailed for raping unconscious man. Charges or matters: sexual assault and oral rape at a place in Dublin on a date in 2019. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 2019-12-16 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: sexual assault and oral rape at a place in Dublin on a date in 2019 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Passing sentence today, Mr Justice Michael White said the victim was unable to fend for himself and was in a vulnerable situation. "The defendant cruelly exploited this situation instead of looking out for him," he said.
Places mentioned
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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