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70-year-old man goes on trial accused of rape and sexual abuse of teenage boy
Summary
A 70‑year‑old Clare man was tried in the Central Criminal Court for raping and sexually abusing a teenage boy he had previously given money to. He pleaded not guilty to three counts of anal rape and two counts of sexual assault committed at various sites in the county between 1999 and 2000. In court he admitted to touching the boy's penis once, but denied any further sexual contact. Prosecutor Dominic McGinn SC described how the accused allegedly took the boy on car drives, using a signal system of fingers and a matchbox to indicate whether he could stop. The alleged abuse is said to have occurred in the accused's car and home. After the third alleged rape the boy reportedly told the man he did not want it to continue, and the accused allegedly continued to give him money. The trial is ongoing before Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy and a jury.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 70-year-old man goes on trial accused of rape and sexual abuse of teenage boy. Charges or matters: three counts of anal rape and two counts of sexual assault of the youth at various locations in the county between 1999 and 2000. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 1999 and 2000 Incident
- 2014-12-15 Publication
Why: He told gardaí during interview that he used to give the boy money for food because he felt sorry for him. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: three counts of anal rape and two counts of sexual assault of the youth at various locations in the county between 1999 and 2000 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Trial Violent Crime
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