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Teenager who sexually assaulted school friend is placed under probation supervision
Summary
A 17‑year‑old girl has not returned to school since she was sexually assaulted by a school friend when both were 14. The assault followed consensual kissing and occurred after the girl was heavily intoxicated. The boy, now 17, pleaded guilty to two sexual assault charges and a threat to kill or seriously harm the girl. He admitted the contact was consensual but was under the influence of alcohol. The assault was reported to gardaí only after the boy sent a threatening voice message two weeks later. The court heard the message and the victim's impact statement, noting the girl's ongoing mental health difficulties. The judge acknowledged the boy's remorse and placed him under probation supervision until April 2023, requiring engagement with the service and awareness programmes. The boy has not returned to education and is now working. The case highlights the victim's continued struggle and the offender's acceptance of responsibility.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Teenager who sexually assaulted school friend is placed under probation supervision. Charges or matters: two charges of sexual assault in Dublin on November 8, 2019; making a threat to kill or cause serious harm to the girl on November 26, 2019. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- November 8, 2019 Incident
- November 26, 2019 Incident
- January 2020 Incident
- April 2023 Other
- 2022-06-27 Publication
Why: He accepted that the boy was expelled from school because of the voice message and has not returned to education since. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: two charges of sexual assault in Dublin on November 8, 2019; making a threat to kill or cause serious harm to the girl on November 26, 2019 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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