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Man who raped 'semi-comatose' teenager is jailed for seven years
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court case in Cork, a 27‑year‑old man was convicted of raping a 17‑year‑old girl who was described as "semi‑comatose" after a night out. The court heard that the accused had searched the internet for information on rape before Gardaí arrived. He was found guilty by a jury on 27 August 2017 and sentenced to seven years' imprisonment, with a four‑year post‑release supervision order. The judge noted the victim's condition, the accused's attempts to conceal the act, and the substantial harm caused. The victim's impact statement described feelings of vulnerability, shame and family disruption. The accused's defence highlighted his prior good character and work history, while the prosecution emphasised the lack of consent and the victim's intoxication level. The case concluded with the judge's sentencing decision.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man who raped 'semi-comatose' teenager is jailed for seven years. Charges or matters: raping the 17-year-old girl at his Co Cork home on August 27, 2017 by a jury following a trial at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork last year. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- August 27, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2021-02-11 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: raping the 17-year-old girl at his Co Cork home on August 27, 2017 by a jury following a trial at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork last year (Proven)
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; A man who raped his partner's "semi-comatose" teenage niece when she was sleeping over at their home after a night out has been jailed for seven years. Mr Justice Owens imposed a sentence of seven years imprisonment and ordered four years post release supervision.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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