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Illness delays trial of man accused of abusing girls in creche
Summary
The trial of a 29‑year‑old man accused of sexually assaulting four girls in a Leinster creche has been postponed because he is ill. He pleaded not guilty to 23 counts of assaulting children between February 2015 and December 2016, allegedly at various creche locations. The jury, composed of five women and seven men, was empanelled on 10 February, but the trial has been delayed since then. Judge Elma Sheahan informed the jurors that the defendant, who is on bail, was unwell and that the trial will resume tomorrow morning with evidence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Illness delays trial of man accused of abusing girls in creche. Charges or matters: 23 counts of sexually assaulting children on dates between February 2015 and December 2016. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- February 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 10th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2020-02-20 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: 23 counts of sexually assaulting children on dates between February 2015 and December 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
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