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'Monster' jailed for sex assaults on grandchildren
Summary
A 67-year-old Co Monaghan farmer has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment, with the final two years suspended, following his conviction for sexual assaults on his grandchildren. Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard the abuse came to light in late 2014 when one child disclosed to her mother that her grandfather had exposed her to explicit material before committing a sexual assault. Two further grandchildren subsequently reported similar offences during sleepovers at his home. The man initially denied the allegations and attempted to shift blame to another family member. Judge Patricia Ryan described the victim impact statements as harrowing, noting the offences represented a profound breach of trust within a family setting where the children should have been safe. She acknowledged his previously good character but imposed the custodial sentence reflecting the severity of the crimes and their lasting impact on the victims.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Monster' jailed for sex assaults on grandchildren. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- November 2014 Incident
- 2013 and 2014 Incident
- 2020-07-31 Publication
Why: In their victim impact reports they said they still suffer from nightmares because of the abuse. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; By Declan Brennan and Fiona Ferguson A Co Monaghan farmer has been jailed for six years for sexual assaults on his grandchildren. She imposed a sentence of eight years and suspended the final two years on strict conditions.
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