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11 character references for man who raped his partner and her son, making life 'a living hell'

Summary

In a Central Criminal Court hearing, a 56‑year‑old man was found guilty of 58 charges, including two counts of raping his former partner and 50 counts of sexually assaulting her, as well as four counts of assaulting her son and one count of raping the boy. The offences occurred between October 2013 and December 2015. The defendant denied all allegations. Victim impact statements were read by prosecution counsel, describing the partner as a strong woman whose identity was taken, the son as having felt isolated, and the daughter as having lived in a "prison" and considered her life a "living hell". The court adjourned sentencing to 7 July, remanding the defendant in custody until that date. Eleven character references were presented, describing him as a caring father and good friend, but the court noted the seriousness of the convictions. The case remains at the sentencing stage.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 11 character references for man who raped his partner and her son, making life 'a living hell'. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• October 2013 Other
• December 2015 Other
• July 7 Adjournment
• 2022-06-27 Publication

Why: She said she found the trial emotional and scary but she now felt free because the defendant could no longer control anyone. CNI source report

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Stage Trial

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