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'Immune compromised' prisoner awaiting trial for sex assault refused bail
Summary
A 40‑year‑old Dublin prisoner, whose name is withheld for legal reasons, has been denied bail while awaiting trial for a sexual assault charge. He is accused of assaulting his former partner on 17 March 2019, an allegation he denies. The trial was scheduled for Monday but could not proceed. The prisoner was present via video link rather than in court. Garda Donal Tully relayed the victim's claims that the man beat her, grabbed her neck, and forced his fingers into her vagina while asserting he knew what she wanted and that she liked it. In an interview with Gardaí, the prisoner admitted assault but denied sexual assault. Barry White SC, the defence solicitor, noted the prisoner has been in custody since March 2018, suffered pneumonia, and has a compromised immune system, raising health concerns. Judge Karen O'Connor refused bail, citing reasons that cannot be disclosed, and adjourned the case to 12 June for mention.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Immune compromised' prisoner awaiting trial for sex assault refused bail. Charges or matters: sexually assaulting his former partner on March 17, 2019 – a charge which he denies. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 17, 2019 Incident
- March 2018 Incident
- June 12 Adjournment
- 2020-03-20 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: sexually assaulting his former partner on March 17, 2019 – a charge which he denies (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Judge O'Connor adjourned the case for mention to June 12.
Places mentioned
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Trial Violent Crime
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