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'I want my inner child to know it wasn't my fault,' man raped by uncle tells court
Summary
A 60‑year‑old man, who was raped and sexually assaulted by his uncle between 1987 and 1993, pleaded guilty to one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault at the Central Criminal Court. He described the abuse as a "constant nightmare" and said he wanted his inner child to know it was not his fault. The judge, Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring, noted the offences were committed when the victim was aged between seven and 13 and described them as a fundamental breach of a child's bodily integrity. The man was sentenced to six and a half years' imprisonment, with the final 12 months suspended. He had previously denied the offences but pleaded guilty in December after a jury had been empanelled. The court heard that the victim had suffered flashbacks and emotional distress for decades.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'I want my inner child to know it wasn't my fault,' man raped by uncle tells court. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 2019 Incident
- December 13 Hearing Or Sentence
- 1987 and 1993 Incident
- 1991 and 1993 Incident
- New Year's Eve Incident
- 2022-05-27 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: The 60-year-old man was sentenced today at the Central Criminal Court to six and a half years in prison, with the final 12 months suspended. Following a trial, he was sentenced in to two years in prison, with six months suspended.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
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