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Complainant said she was drunk and 'wasn't really aware what was happening'
Summary
In a case heard at the Central Criminal Court, a 17‑year‑old girl alleged that she was raped in a public park by a 17‑year‑old boy on 13 April 2019. She told Gardaí she was "really drunk" and "wasn't really aware of what was happening." The defendant pleaded not guilty to one count of rape and one count of sexual assault. The girl, now 17, was interviewed by a child specialist three days after the alleged assault. She recounted that she and a friend had been drinking vodka and gin, then went to a Tesco where a group of boys met them. One boy asked her to kiss him for more drinks, then led her to a park, kissed her, and allegedly forced sexual contact while she was intoxicated. She later attempted self‑harm and was rescued by her step‑father. The trial is proceeding before Ms Justice Eileen Creedon and a jury.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Complainant said she was drunk and 'wasn't really aware what was happening'. 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 Incident
- 2020-12-03 Publication
Why: The complainant said she was "dozy" because she was really drunk and wasn't really aware of what was happening. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
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
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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