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Man (21) who had sex with girl (15) at party jailed for defilement

Summary

A 21‑year‑old man was jailed for two years at the Central Criminal Court after pleading guilty to one count of defilement of a child. The offence occurred on 4 August 2012 when he had sex with a 15‑year‑old girl at an 18th‑birthday party in County Meath. The girl had slept at 2.30 am and the man entered her room at 6 am, having sex with her without a condom. She reported the incident to the gardai that day, leading to his arrest. He pleaded guilty in January 2015 and has been in custody since. Mr Justice Paul Carney sentenced him to three years' imprisonment, with the final year suspended, and imposed a €1,000 bond and a lifelong prohibition from approaching the victim. The court noted the man's guilty plea, his work ethic, and the serious impact on the victim.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man (21) who had sex with girl (15) at party jailed for defilement. 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
• 2015-04-23 Publication

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