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Convicted sex offender jailed for sexual assault and false imprisonment of his sister-in-law

Date
2015-03-27
Stage
Sentence
Primary locality
Limerick
County
Limerick

Summary

A 55‑year‑old convicted sex offender was sentenced to six years in prison, with the final year suspended, for sexually assaulting and falsely imprisoning his sister‑in‑law in County Kerry and County Limerick. He pleaded not guilty to six counts, including two of rape, assault causing harm, sexual assault and false imprisonment. A jury found him guilty of the two counts of sexual assault and false imprisonment, but not guilty of the rape charges due to insufficient evidence. The judge noted the victim, a woman in her sixties, was isolated and suffered serious consequences, including fear of living alone and physical injuries such as bruising on her face and breasts. The offender has 42 prior convictions, including a sexual offence involving a child under 16, and the judge emphasised the need to protect society while allowing a chance for rehabilitation.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Convicted sex offender jailed for sexual assault and false imprisonment of his sister-in-law. Charges or matters: a total of six counts, including two of rape, and charges of assault causing harm, sexual assault and false imprisonment at locations in Co. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

Why: Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy had directed the jury, during the 11-day trial, to return verdicts of not guilty to a charge of oral rape, and two charges of assault causing harm to the woman, who is in her sixties, because he said there was insufficient supporting evidence. CNI source report

Case subjects

Unnamed 55-year-old

Convicted Person

Charges: a total of six counts, including two of rape, and charges of assault causing harm, sexual assault and false imprisonment at locations in Co (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Outcome: By Angela Mullin and Sonya McLean A 55-year-old convicted sex offender has been sentenced to six years in prison for sexually assaulting and falsely imprisoning his sister-in-law. He sentenced him to six years in prison but suspended the final year of the term, in the hope that "it will afford him some opportunity to rehabilitate".

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court
Incident

Topics

Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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