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UK businessman jailed for rape

Summary

Hoi Ping Yung, 47, a UK businessman, was convicted of raping a woman in a Dublin hotel room on 21 November 2013. The victim, who slept in a single bed, woke to find Yung in the double bed, rubbing her arm and leg, and later being raped. Yung claimed he had no memory of the incident and denied non‑consensual sex, arguing any contact was consensual. He had no prior convictions. The judge noted Yung's good character and lack of previous offences but also the severe violation of the victim's body. A headline sentence of seven and a half years was reduced to four and a half years, taking into account mitigating factors. The court also heard the victim's detailed impact statement, describing shame, guilt, fear, panic, flashbacks and anxiety attacks. The case was heard at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin. Hoi Ping Yung pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: UK businessman jailed for rape. Charges or matters: rape. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted

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• November 21, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2020-03-06 Publication

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