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23 references handed into court for man who abused three teenage girls

Summary

Twenty‑three character references were presented to a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 28 January 2022, supporting Vincent Williams (41) of Mountain Park, Tallaght, who had been convicted in October 2021 of five counts of sexual assault against three teenage girls. The references described Williams as a dedicated, honest and trustworthy father of five. A probation report was also read, stating he was at low risk of reoffending. Williams continued to deny the offences. The court heard that the victims, aged 12 to 16, were friends of his daughter and that the assaults occurred during sleepovers at his home in late 2012 and on 29 October 2016. The judge, Pauline Codd, noted the breach of trust and the offering of alcohol as aggravating factors, but also considered mitigating factors such as his lack of prior convictions and good work history. Vincent Williams pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 23 references handed into court for man who abused three teenage girls. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted

When:

• October 29, 2016 Incident
• September 2012 Incident
• December 2013 Incident
• 2022-01-28 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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