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'There is no blame or shame to be borne on her', judge tells young muslim woman who suffered sex attack
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, a 24‑year‑old Muslim woman testified that she was sexually assaulted by Mujahed Omer, a 57‑year‑old father of four who was highly regarded in his community. The victim described how Omer lured her into a bathroom under the pretext of removing fittings, then used a toothbrush, acid, and cream to assault her. She reported the incident to Gardaí, her family, and later to a Sexual Assault Treatment Unit. Judge Pauline Codd praised the victim's courage and stated that any blame or shame lay solely with the perpetrator. Omer, who had no prior convictions, was convicted by a jury and sentenced to four years' imprisonment. The judge noted his continued denial of guilt and lack of remorse. The case highlighted the victim's loss of trust in her community and her avoidance of her local mosque. Mujahed Omer pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'There is no blame or shame to be borne on her', judge tells young muslim woman who suffered sex attack. Charges or matters: one count of sexually assaulting the then 21-year-old woman at her family home on August 20, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- August 20, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2021-02-22 Publication
Why: She also acknowledged that because of the woman's upbringing and religion she would have found such matters very difficult to talk about both in reporting of the incident to her family and gardaí and later during her testimony before a jury. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of sexually assaulting the then 21-year-old woman at her family home on August 20, 2017 (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; She said he still maintains his innocence and has expressed no remorse, before she sentenced him to four years in prison.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
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