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Rapist told gardai allegations were part of 'conspiracy' against him

Summary

A 48‑year‑old Munster man was sentenced to five years' imprisonment for raping his younger sister in their family home in County Limerick between September and November 1989. He pleaded not guilty and maintains his innocence, claiming the allegation is part of a conspiracy against him. The victim, aged about eight at the time, testified that the offence occurred while the accused was alone with her in the house, that he brought her to his bedroom, lifted her skirt and raped her, and that she later noticed blood. She disclosed the crime to Gardaí in 2017. The court noted the offence was a single event committed by a minor, that the accused had no prior convictions, and that the offence had a lifelong effect on the victim.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Rapist told gardai allegations were part of 'conspiracy' against him. Charges or matters: this charge and continues to deny the offence. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted

When:

• November 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
• September 1, 1989 Incident
• November 30, 1989 Incident
• 2021-01-25 Publication

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