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Rape accused's garda interview 'in effect admissions', prosecution tell jury
Summary
In a Dublin case, a 36‑year‑old man accused of orally raping his 11‑year‑old brother and repeatedly beating him until the brother left the home at 16 has pleaded not guilty to ten counts of oral rape, seven counts of assault causing harm and one count of unlawful intimidation. During Garda interviews, the accused admitted it was "a possibility" he had forced his brother to give him oral sex and claimed he was "out of his head" or drunk at the time. He also said his brother "probably gave me a bit of head." The prosecution argues these admissions confirm the complainant's allegations, while the defence highlights the lack of explanation for the long delay in reporting and the accused's prior false statements to Gardaí. The trial is set to continue before Mr Justice Michael White with jury deliberations expected to begin tomorrow.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Rape accused's garda interview 'in effect admissions', prosecution tell jury. Charges or matters: ten sample counts of oral rape at the family home in Dublin on dates between March 28, 2001 and March 27, 2006; seven counts of assault causing harm and one count of production of an article to unlawfully intimidate at the same address during the same period. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 28, 2001 Incident
- March 27, 2006 Incident
- 2021-04-14 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: ten sample counts of oral rape at the family home in Dublin on dates between March 28, 2001 and March 27, 2006; seven counts of assault causing harm and one count of production of an article to unlawfully intimidate at the same address during the same period (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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