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Rape accused father told gardai he wouldn't harm daughter

Summary

In a closed trial at Croke Park, a 64‑year‑old man pleaded not guilty to allegations of oral rape and sexual assault against his daughter between 2000 and 2007, when she was aged four to eleven. He also faced two child‑neglect charges for forcing her to drink alcohol and watch pornography. The daughter, now in her 20s, testified that she spent most of her childhood in foster care but had visits with her father, who was often drunk and allegedly forced her to watch pornography while masturbating, and sexually molested her, demanding oral sex. During the second day of the trial, the defendant denied all accusations, telling Gardaí he loved his daughter and would not harm her. He confirmed he was circumcised, a fact the daughter had claimed he had told her. The case is proceeding in camera before Justice David Keane.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Rape accused father told gardai he wouldn't harm daughter. Charges or matters: oral rape and sexual assault of the complainant on various occasions between 2000 and 2007 when she was aged between four and eleven. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• 2000 and 2007 Incident
• 2021-04-15 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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