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Teen (18) who raped girl when he was a juvenile is jailed

Summary

An 18‑year‑old, who was a juvenile when he orally raped and sexually assaulted a 16‑year‑old girl in a Dublin park on 17 January 2020, was sentenced to 42 months' imprisonment, with the final 21 months suspended. The judge, Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring, also imposed an 18‑month sentence for sexual assault, to run concurrently with the rape sentence. The defendant, who has autism and was found not guilty by the jury at his February trial, was ordered to attend education and therapy while detained and to keep the peace under Probation Service supervision for the suspended period. The court heard the victim's impact statement, describing fear, anxiety and the effect on her family, and noted the defendant's disruptive behaviour in court, which led to his removal. The sentence reflects the judge's consideration of the defendant's personal circumstances and lack of prior convictions.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Teen (18) who raped girl when he was a juvenile is jailed. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted

When:

• January 17th, 2020 Incident
• 2022-06-15 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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