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Man had sex with 15-year-old girl at party, court hears

Summary

A 21‑year‑old man pleaded guilty to one count of defilement of a child after having sex with a 15‑year‑old girl at an 18th birthday party in County Meath. The girl was staying at a friend's house when the man, who had previously met her at a hotel, entered her room at 6 am and had sex with her without a condom. She reported the incident to the Gardaí that day, leading to the man's arrest and subsequent guilty plea in January 2015. He has been in custody since then and will be sentenced on 23 April. In a victim impact statement read by Caroline Biggs SC, the girl, now 18, described the lasting emotional harm and the support she received. Derek Kenneally SC defended the man, noting his remorse, drinking problem, unemployment, and engagement with Alcoholics Anonymous and educational courses while in custody. The court will consider these factors when sentencing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man had sex with 15-year-old girl at party, court hears. Charges or matters: one count of defilement of a child on August 4, 2012 at a location in County Meath. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• August 4, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
• January 2015 Incident
• April 23 Incident
• 2015-04-20 Publication

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