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Mother jailed for endangering two children, including one believed to have been raped
Summary
A 29‑year‑old Dublin woman was sentenced to five years' imprisonment for recklessly endangering her two children, one of whom was believed to have been raped by her partner when she was a toddler. The court heard that the mother knew her two‑year‑old daughter had been sexually assaulted by the partner, who is not the father, but did nothing to protect her or seek medical care. She pleaded guilty to two counts of reckless endangerment between April and November 2018 and was also considered for five counts of child cruelty, including punching her son. The children, aged two and three at the time, suffered injuries such as a fractured wrist, bite marks and bruising. The judge noted the children would endure lifelong trauma and imposed the custodial sentence accordingly. The partner is wanted and has fled the jurisdiction. The mother expressed remorse and hopes to be reunited with her children.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Mother jailed for endangering two children, including one believed to have been raped. Charges or matters: two counts of reckless endangerment of her children on dates between April and November 2018 at an address in Dublin. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 2018 Other
- 2022-07-26 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: two counts of reckless endangerment of her children on dates between April and November 2018 at an address in Dublin (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A mother who recklessly endangered her two children, one of whom is believed to have been raped by her partner as a toddler, has been jailed for five years. Handing down a jail term of five years, the judge said: "This matter is so grave, a custodial sentence has to be imposed." A local detective sergeant previously told the court the woman has three children – two of whom are the injured parties in the case.
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Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence
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