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Munster abuse trial: uncle denies abusing children

Summary

In a Munster abuse trial, a 27‑year‑old uncle pleaded not guilty to nine counts of rape, oral rape, anal rape, sexual assault and sexual exploitation, claiming he "witnessed nothing" and "did nothing." The charges, covering incidents between 18 August 2014 and 28 April 2016, involved a girl and one boy. A count of sexual exploitation of the eldest boy was withdrawn by the judge. The trial also involves five other family members—parents, aunt and uncles—who are accused of abusing three children between 2014 and 2016. All accused deny the allegations. The case against the uncle's 32‑year‑old partner and the children's grandmother was withdrawn. The trial continues next week before Mr Justice Paul McDermott and a jury. The uncle's statements and the judge's withdrawals are the only procedural developments reported.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Munster abuse trial: uncle denies abusing children. Charges or matters: nine counts including rape, oral rape, anal rape, sexual assault and sexual exploitation at locations in Munster on unknown dates between August 18, 2014 and April 28, 2016; 31 counts including rape, anal rape, oral rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and wilfully neglecting a child at location. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• August 18, 2014 Incident
• April 28, 2016 Incident
• 2014 and 2016 Other
• 2021-07-16 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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