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Gang rape accused changed account of having sex with complainant, trial hears

Summary

The Central Criminal Court trial of four men accused of raping a 17-year-old girl in the midlands on December 27, 2016, heard evidence regarding conflicting statements made to gardaí. All four accused, aged between 17 and 19 at the time, have pleaded not guilty to rape and other charges. The prosecution alleges the complainant was driven to a location where she was raped by the four men and a fifth individual not before the court. Evidence revealed that the third accused initially told gardaí that none of the group had sex with the girl, before later admitting he and the others had intercourse with her. The second accused stated he did not know if others had sex with the complainant, while the first accused denied any sexual contact occurred. The first accused (22) faces additional charges of sexual assault and false imprisonment. The second accused (24) is charged with sexual assault, oral rape, and false imprisonment. The third accused (24) faces an additional rape count, sexual assault, and false imprisonment. The fourth accused (23) is charged with sexual assault. The trial continues before Justice Tara Burns and a jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Gang rape accused changed account of having sex with complainant, trial hears. Charges or matters: raping the then 17-year-old girl at a location in the midlands on December 27, 2016; rape; sexual assault; false imprisonment; oral rape. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• December 27, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2022-03-16 Publication

Why: He said he had said this because with five lads and one girl in the car he felt this would not end well and that this was common sense really. CNI source report

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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