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Teen detained for sex assault on cousin (8)
Summary
A 17‑year‑old boy was found not guilty of rape but guilty of sexual assault after a trial at the Central Criminal Court. He sexually assaulted his eight‑year‑old cousin while she was staying at his family home on 20 July 2019. The victim was told to keep the incident secret, was forced to lie on the floor, and the boy attempted to insert his penis into her bottom. He pulled down her underwear and asked if he could do it, claiming he needed to see something. The victim's bottom was sore, and she later changed her underwear, believing it would reduce soreness. Evidence of bruising was found after a specialist examination, and a specialist interview was conducted by gardai in August 2019. The victim's mother reported the incident to gardai, who searched the house and retrieved the victim's underwear.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Teen detained for sex assault on cousin (8). Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 20, 2019 Incident
- August 2019 Other
- June 22, 2022 Other
- 2022-07-28 Publication
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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