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10 years for uncle who repeatedly raped niece
Summary
A 54‑year‑old Laois man was sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment for four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault against his 15‑year‑old niece, who babysat his children. The offences occurred between 1 June 2004 and 31 March 2005. The victim became pregnant and gave birth to a child. The man, who has no prior convictions, denied the allegations and claimed a consensual relationship. Justice Eileen Creedon noted the breach of trust and the profound impact on the victim, who reported the abuse in September 2015 after a long period of fear. The judge imposed 11 years' imprisonment, suspended the final year on strict conditions, and highlighted the lack of remorse and the man's continued denial. The case was heard at the Central Criminal Court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 10 years for uncle who repeatedly raped niece. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- June 1, 2004 Incident
- March 31, 2005 Incident
- September 2015 Incident
- 2021-10-18 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; By Brion Hoban & Fiachra Gallagher A man who raped his niece on multiple occasions while she babysat his children has been jailed for 10 years. Ms Justice Creedon sentenced the man to 11 years imprisonment but suspended the final year of the sentence on strict conditions.
Places mentioned
- The Central Criminal Court
- Central Criminal Court
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