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18-year-old filmed rape of boy after he was drugged by volunteer paramedic
Summary
In a court hearing on 5 April 2022, a 22‑year‑old man pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting the sexual assault of a child and to producing child pornography. He was 18 at the time of the offences, which involved a 15‑year‑old boy who was rendered unconscious by a pain‑relief drug (Penthrox) that the accused had stolen. The drug was administered through a modified "green whistle" and an oxygen mask, after which the accused sexually assaulted the boy. The accused also filmed the assault and the drug administration. A 31‑year‑old co‑accused pleaded guilty to oral rape of a boy, sexual exploitation, and the production of child pornography. He admitted stealing a vial of Penthrox and a carbon dioxide chamber from Naas Racecourse.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 18-year-old filmed rape of boy after he was drugged by volunteer paramedic. Charges or matters: two charges of aiding and abetting in the sexual assault of a child on May 7 and 20, 2018; production of child pornography on May 7, 2018; oral rape of one boy at a place in Co Laois on May 7, 2018; sexual assault and sexual exploitation of another child on May 20, 2018 at a place in south Dublin and in the Wicklow mountains. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 7 Adjournment
- May 7, 2018 Incident
- May 20, 2018 Incident
- May 2020 Other
- May 6 Adjournment
- May 2018 Incident
- 2022-04-05 Publication
Why: She said the defendant used his position of responsibility to gain access to controlled drugs in order to carry out horrendous acts of assault against a child. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: two charges of aiding and abetting in the sexual assault of a child on May 7 and 20, 2018; production of child pornography on May 7, 2018; oral rape of one boy at a place in Co Laois on May 7, 2018; sexual assault and sexual exploitation of another child on May 20, 2018 at a place in south Dublin and in the Wicklow mountains (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: The 22-year-old was remanded in custody pending sentence next month after he pleaded guilty to two charges of aiding and abetting in the sexual assault of a child on May 7 and 20, 2018.; The 22-year-old was remanded in custody pending sentence next month after he pleaded guilty to two charges of aiding and abetting in the sexual assault of a child on May 7 and 20, 2018.
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Topics
Drugs Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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