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Man who raped and sexually abused his sister-in-law jailed for ten years
Summary
A Dublin man, aged 62, was sentenced to ten years' imprisonment after a jury trial at the Central Criminal Court. He was convicted on 106 counts of indecent assault and sexual assault and one count of rape of his sister‑in‑law, covering offences from 1982 to 1992. He had pleaded not guilty to 172 charges and was acquitted of 65. The victim, whose identity is protected, described how the man groomed and manipulated her from age 12, treating the rape as a celebration and insisting he had finally achieved something. He had molested her for five years, forced himself on her during a rape, and covered her mouth to silence her screams. He also abused a seven‑year‑old child, taking explicit photographs and displaying them in her bedroom. The victim reported severe psychological trauma, nightmares, and ongoing fear of the photographs' whereabouts.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man who raped and sexually abused his sister-in-law jailed for ten years. Charges or matters: 172 charges. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Acquitted
When:
- 1982 to 1992 Incident
- 2014-12-19 Publication
Why: The victim said she tried to kill herself then because there seemed to be no escape from him. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: 172 charges (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Acquitted
Outcome: Acquitted; A man who groomed and manipulated a child so that he could sexually abuse and rape her has been jailed for ten years.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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