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Boy goes on trial accused of raping teenage girl
Summary
A 17‑year‑old boy has gone on trial at the Central Criminal Court on a charge of raping and sexually assaulting a 17‑year‑old girl in a south Dublin park on 13 April 2019. He pleaded not guilty to both counts. The prosecution, represented by Garnet Orange SC, presented evidence that the girl and the boy, who were of similar age and had not previously known each other, met after a night of drinking with friends. They allegedly went to a wooded area of the park where the boy allegedly forced his penis into the girl's vagina and engaged in other sexual contact. The boy denied any contact, but forensic DNA evidence linked him to the girl. The case is being heard by Justice Eileen Creedon.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Boy goes on trial accused of raping teenage girl. Charges or matters: one count of raping the girl and not guilty to one count of sexually assaulting her at a park in south Dublin on April 13, 2019. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- April 13, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2020-12-01 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: one count of raping the girl and not guilty to one count of sexually assaulting her at a park in south Dublin on April 13, 2019 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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