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Trial of man accused of raping his sister-in-law hears medical evidence

Date
2014-12-01

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Cork City

County
Cork

Summary

The Central Criminal Court trial of a 55‑year‑old man accused of raping his sister‑in‑law has progressed to day seven. He pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape and assault, and denied falsely imprisoning the woman. Medical evidence was presented by a doctor from the South Infirmary Hospital's sexual assault unit. The doctor described bruising on the complainant's face, chest, nipples, left breast, right buttock and right thigh, noting a large bruise on the right cheek and a five‑centimetre bruise on the right nipple, consistent with forceful blows. The examination also revealed scratches across the collarbone. The accused had been arrested a week after the alleged assault and had denied any assault, claiming the incident never occurred and accusing the woman of lying. The trial continues before Justice Patrick McCarthy with a jury of nine men and three women.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Trial of man accused of raping his sister-in-law hears medical evidence. Charges or matters: five counts of raping and assaulting the woman causing her harm on January 20, 2011 in County Kerry. Procedural stage: trial

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