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Jury deliberating in trial of man accused of abusing girl minded in home
Summary
The jury has begun deliberating in the trial of a 59‑year‑old man accused of sexually assaulting a four‑year‑old girl who was being mind‑ed by his wife in their family home. He pleaded not guilty to two charges of sexual assault for incidents between 27 July 2016 and 11 July 2017. The trial will continue tomorrow as the jury recommences deliberations.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury deliberating in trial of man accused of abusing girl minded in home. Charges or matters: two charges of sexually assaulting the then four year old child on dates between July 27, 2016 and July 11, 2017. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 27, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 11, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2020-01-23 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: two charges of sexually assaulting the then four year old child on dates between July 27, 2016 and July 11, 2017 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Trial Violent Crime
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