Courts / Dublin / Report
"One person's awful actions has me questioning all actions," rape victim tells court
Summary
A 27‑year‑old man, whose identity is protected, was convicted of a single count of rape on 15 November 2021 after being charged on 7 November 2018. He pleaded not guilty but accepted the jury verdict. At his sentencing hearing, he maintained he was unaware the victim had not consented. The victim, aged 21 at the time, described the man as a close friend and protector in a victim impact statement read by Eilis Brennan SC. She said the rape shattered her, turning her from a confident, outgoing person into a cautious one, and caused psychological damage, though no physical injury occurred. The incident took place in her bedroom after the man had returned from a pub and was making food. The man stopped when she said "No, I don't want that", and they both fell asleep. The victim later told a friend, and the man admitted the act in text exchanges.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "One person's awful actions has me questioning all actions," rape victim tells court. Charges or matters: a single count of rape on November 7, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- November 7, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 15, 2021 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 8th 2018 Incident
- May 13th Incident
- 2022-04-25 Publication
Why: The man, who is aged 27 and cannot be named in order to protect the identity of his victim, was charged with a single count of rape on November 7, 2018. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: a single count of rape on November 7, 2018 (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; A man who raped a woman described hitherto as his "best friend" and to whom he was "like a brother", will be sentenced next month.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Related court reports
- Man charged with having 56k child abuse images and videos remanded on bail
- Ex-Dáil hopeful's allegations against former employer 'complete fantasy', WRC told
- Mater must pay €10k to worker who said he was wrongly accused of abusing patient
- 'I think we know I won't be getting bail' - Daniel Kinahan charged with directing criminal organisation
- Letting agent who claimed alleged domestic violence victim abandoned tenancy by fleeing to refuge must pay €14.7k
- 77-year-old with 470 convictions told Luas staff to 'f**k off'
If a fact, identity, locality or legal outcome needs review, email the newsroom with this report's details prefilled.
Email a correction request