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Victim estimated she was abused by brother 'hundreds of times'
Summary
Paul Mohan, 42, of Grangegeeth, Collon, Co Meath, pleaded guilty to ten counts of raping his youngest sister between 1996 and 2001 and to a sexual assault in 2004. He had previously worked as a photographer and had no prior convictions. The sister, who gave her name, explained that she had initially believed the abuse was normal but later recognised it as wrong, describing severe mental health effects and loss of childhood. She estimated she was abused hundreds of times, beginning in 1990 when she was about six and continuing until she was 15, with a final assault when both were adults. Mohan admitted to the assaults, expressed remorse, and apologized in a letter. He was remanded in custody and sentencing was adjourned to March 1. The court considered his early onset of behaviour and his current maturity level. The sister's family has been supportive, and she is now able to speak openly about the abuse.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Victim estimated she was abused by brother 'hundreds of times'. Charges or matters: ten counts of raping his youngest sister on dates between 1996 and 2001; sexual assault of his sister, including one incident in 2004. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 1 Adjournment
- 1996 and 2001 Incident
- 2022-02-21 Publication
Case subjects
Applicant
Charges: ten counts of raping his youngest sister on dates between 1996 and 2001; sexual assault of his sister, including one incident in 2004 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Mr Justice Paul McDermott remanded Mohan in custody and adjourned sentencing to March 1 next.
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