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4.5-year jail term for man who raped friend while child slept in same bed
Summary
In a Cork Central Criminal Court case, a 44‑year‑old man was convicted of raping a friend who was sleeping in her daughter's bed with the child beside her. The offence occurred on the night of 3‑4 February 2017 at the woman's home. She reported the assault after discovering the man had slept on her son's bed and had pulled down the zip of her onesie, causing vaginal pain. The victim, who had been friends with the accused for many years, described the impact on her daily life and her children. The judge noted the man had no prior convictions, had worked full‑time, and was in a long‑term relationship with a child due in December. He was sentenced to six years' imprisonment, with the final 18 months suspended, and no post‑release supervision was imposed. The sentence was delivered by Mr Justice Michael MacGrath. The unnamed 44-year-old pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 4.5-year jail term for man who raped friend while child slept in same bed. Charges or matters: raping the woman at her home in Cork city over the night of February 3 and 4, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- February 3 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2021-07-26 Publication
Why: The victim said she hadn't noticed the man drinking the wine but he later asked if he could stay over because he could not drive home as he had been drinking. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: raping the woman at her home in Cork city over the night of February 3 and 4, 2017 (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; A man who raped his friend while she was sleeping in her daughter's bed with the child lying beside her has been jailed for four and a half years. He sentenced the man to six years in prison and suspended the final 18 months having taken into account his lack of previous convictions and good work history.
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