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Man who sexually assaulted friend at 16 will not face more time in custody
Summary
A 22‑year‑old Dubliner who sexually assaulted a female friend when both were 16 will not receive an additional prison sentence. He had already spent nine months in custody after failing to appear before the Children's Court in 2018. The judge, Mr Justice Michael White, said no further custodial term would be imposed beyond the nine months already served. The case was adjourned to February 3 to structure a sentence that would include supervision orders. The assault occurred on 1 August 2014 at a Dublin address while the victim was asleep after a drinks party. She reported that her jeans had been pulled down and the boy had penetrated her with his finger. She later described depression, anxiety and panic attacks as a result of the incident. The defendant pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault and expressed remorse.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man who sexually assaulted friend at 16 will not face more time in custody. Charges or matters: one count of sexually assaulting the girl, who he had been in school with, at an address in Dublin on August 1, 2014, while she was asleep in bed following a drinks party. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 1, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 3 Adjournment
- 2020-01-20 Publication
Why: He adjourned the case to February 3 in order to structure a sentence that would include supervision orders for the man. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of sexually assaulting the girl, who he had been in school with, at an address in Dublin on August 1, 2014, while she was asleep in bed following a drinks party (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A man who sexually assaulted his female friend when they were both aged 16 will not face a prison sentence, a Central Criminal Court judge has said.; He adjourned the case to February 3 in order to structure a sentence that would include supervision orders for the man.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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