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Rapist brother was photographer for victim's wedding

Summary

Paul Mohan, aged 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 victim, who gave her name, said she had believed the abuse was normal as a child but later recognised it as wrong, describing lasting mental health damage and feelings of being damaged, dirty and worthless. She struggled to disclose the abuse to her husband and family, but now feels able to speak openly. Mr Justice Paul McDermott noted the victim's moving impact statement and that Mohan had been her wedding photographer, making the day "totally ruined." The judge imposed a seven‑and‑a‑half‑year sentence for the rape offences, with five years for the sexual assault offences to run concurrently, and suspended the final 18 months on strict conditions, including probation and no contact with the.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Rapist brother was photographer for victim's wedding. 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:

• 1996 and 2001 Incident
• 2022-03-01 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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