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Trusted family friend raped woman sleeping in own bed
Summary
Conor Quaid, 26, received an eight‑year prison sentence with 18 months suspended for raping a young woman while she slept in her own bedroom. The Central Criminal Court heard that Quaid, a trusted family friend from Monaree, Dingle, had entered the victim's home after a night out drinking in a nearby town. He raped her while she was asleep, and she later reported the assault to Gardaí. Quaid denied sexual intercourse but claimed consent to "a certain level of sexual activity." The prosecution, led by Tom Rice SC, argued that Quaid had no express permission to enter the home and had abused the trust placed in him. The court noted that Quaid had not shown remorse and imposed the sentence, suspending 18 months on the condition of good behaviour for three years and permanent distance from the victim. The victim's impact statement described lasting psychological harm, including panic attacks, guilt, shame, and difficulty returning to studies. The unnamed man pleaded not guilty and was found guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Trusted family friend raped woman sleeping in own bed. Charges or matters: rape at a place in the county on June 10, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Found guilty
When:
- June 10, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2021-03-25 Publication
Why: The Central Criminal Court heard that Conor Quaid (26) was in the victim's home on the night because he was a trusted family friend. Court evidence reported by CNI
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: rape at a place in the county on June 10, 2018 (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; A man has received a prison sentence of eight years with 18 months suspended for raping a young woman as she slept in her own bedroom. She imposed a sentence of eight years and said the court had little scope to reduce this because of the absence of a guilty plea or of remorse.
Places mentioned
- The Central Criminal Court
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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