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Retired garda gives evidence from witness box at rape trial
Summary
A 60‑year‑old retired Garda appeared in the Central Criminal Court on 21 February 2022 to deny a rape charge against his wife. He said he had sought a court safety order against her in September 2018, claiming it was to protect himself and his children, and that the alleged rape in July 2018 was a fabrication. He denied any emotional or psychological abuse, stating he was the one abused, and denied using abusive language. He recounted an incident on 2 September 2018 where his wife struck him with a phone, after which he reported the assault to Gardaí and later obtained a protection order. He denied planning any events after the order and said he feared a rape complaint. The trial is ongoing before Ms Justice Karen O'Connor and a jury. The unnamed 60-year-old pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Retired garda gives evidence from witness box at rape trial. Charges or matters: raping his wife in her bedroom at their family home in Leinster on a date in July 2018. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 2018 Incident
- September 2, 2018 Other
- September 4 Incident
- 2022-02-21 Publication
Why: He said he often left the house for days because of the volatile situation there. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: raping his wife in her bedroom at their family home in Leinster on a date in July 2018 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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