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Complainant 'trying to ruin my life', rape accused tells his trial

Summary

In the Central Criminal Court, a 17‑year‑old accused of rape, who is one of three young men, told the judge that the alleged victim was lying and trying to ruin his life. He said he had never met the woman before the incident, which took place on 5 January 2016 at Dollymount Strand, Dublin. According to him, the woman entered a car with the accused men, suggested they go to Dollymount, and asked who wanted to have sex first. He claimed he left the car with one co‑accused and stood at a nearby hut, while the other men returned later. He denied having sex with the woman and said she asked for his phone number, which he refused to give. He also said he did not inform Gardaí of the events, citing his father's advice and his solicitors' counsel. The trial is ongoing before Mr Justice Alexander Owens and a jury. The unnamed accused pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Complainant 'trying to ruin my life', rape accused tells his trial. Charges or matters: raping a woman at Bull Island, Dollymount, Dublin, on January 5, 2016. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• January 5, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2020-03-12 Publication

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