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'Reprehensible' abuser savagely beaten by victim's partner, court hears
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Raymond Valentine, aged 60, was sentenced to four years' imprisonment for sexual exploitation of a 16‑year‑old girl between June 2012 and June 2013. The victim, who was in care and described as extremely vulnerable, was abused by Valentine who gave her alcohol, assaulted her and attempted penetrative sex. Valentine continued the relationship despite a court order and the victim's attempts to leave care. The court noted that Valentine had been attacked by the victim's then partner in August 2015, resulting in life‑threatening injuries after repeated kicks to the head. The partner and the victim later pleaded guilty to assault and received suspended sentences. Valentine's guilty plea was entered before his trial, and he admitted the wrongdoing and expressed remorse. The victim's impact statement described the lasting damage to her self‑confidence. The case also highlighted Valentine's prior convictions for theft and drunk driving.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Reprehensible' abuser savagely beaten by victim's partner, court hears. Charges or matters: assaulting Valentine and is due for sentence next month; taking part in the attack and received a fully suspended sentence. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 2012 Incident
- June 2013 Incident
- August 2015 Incident
- 2021-11-09 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assaulting Valentine and is due for sentence next month; taking part in the attack and received a fully suspended sentence (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Handing down a sentence of four years on Monday, Judge Martin Nolan said Valentine "should have known better". "It was reprehensible what you did. After Valentine was sentenced, a female supporter of Valentine started shouting at the victim, calling her names and telling her: "You'll get your comeuppance".
Places mentioned
Topics
Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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