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Rape complainant had 'bad intentions' and 'bitterness in heart', accused's mother tells trial
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court hearing, a 21‑year‑old defendant, who was 17 when the alleged offence occurred, pleaded not guilty to sexual assault, anal rape and defilement of a 14‑year‑old girl. The incident took place in a derelict building in Co. Kildare on 14 May 2016 during a game of truth or dare. The mother of the accused testified that two girls had repeatedly asked her son to play with them, describing them as "adamant" and claiming they had "bad intentions" and "bitterness" in their hearts. She said she had reluctantly allowed her son to go because the girls were insistent. The prosecution presented a doctor's findings of recent lacerations to the complainant's anus, while the defence argued the accused was unaware of the girl's age and that the allegations were false. The trial was set to continue before Justice Eileen Creedon and a jury.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Rape complainant had 'bad intentions' and 'bitterness in heart', accused's mother tells trial. Charges or matters: one count each of sexual assault, anal rape and defilement of a child at a derelict site in Co Kildare on May 14, 2016. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- May 14, 2016 Incident
- 2020-12-18 Publication
Why: She said she gave her son permission to go with the two girls because they were "so adamant". CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count each of sexual assault, anal rape and defilement of a child at a derelict site in Co Kildare on May 14, 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
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