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Karate champion sexually assaulted student

Summary

Bagrat Kudzievi, a 28‑year‑old Georgian national who had been living in Ireland under a false Polish identity, was convicted in October 2021 of two counts of sexual assault against Rachel McElroy. The assaults occurred on the night of 19 October 2019 in Cork city centre after the pair had gone to a nightclub together. CCTV footage showed McElroy falling inside the club and later struggling to walk outside. Kudzievi met her in the smoking area, then took her to an alcove where he sexually assaulted her. He later lifted her and carried her across a bridge to a secluded location while people recorded them on mobile phones. McElroy, who was drinking with friends, gave a victim impact statement describing her confusion, emotional distress and the effect on her studies. The court adjourned sentencing to 22 November 2021. The case was heard by the Central Criminal Court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Karate champion sexually assaulted student. Charges or matters: fraud offences last June. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted

When:

• October 19, 2019 Incident
• November 22 Adjournment
• 2021-11-11 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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