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Man who abused former partner's six daughters loses appeal against conviction – court holds error had rebounded in his favour
Summary
In 2015, a 54‑year‑old Dublin man was convicted of 60 counts of sexual assault against six daughters of his former partner, for acts that occurred between 1994 and 2005 while he lived in their family home. A jury found him guilty on all counts and he was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment, with the final two years suspended by Judge Desmond Hogan on 31 May 2013. The Court of Appeal dismissed his appeal against conviction, ruling that although the trial judge erred in its corroboration warning, the error worked in the defendant's favour. The appeal was rejected by Justice Garrett Sheehan, with Justices Seán Ryan and John Edwards. The DPP's application for a review of the sentence will be heard on 19 May. The case remains at the conviction stage, with no further outcome reported. The unnamed 54-year-old pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man who abused former partner's six daughters loses appeal against conviction – court holds error had rebounded in his favour. Charges or matters: 60 counts of sexual assault between 1994 and 2005. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Found guilty
When:
- May 31 2013 Incident
- May 19 Hearing Or Sentence
- 1994 and 2005 Incident
- 2015-04-27 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Charges: 60 counts of sexual assault between 1994 and 2005 (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; A Dublin man jailed for five years for sexually abusing six daughters of his former partner while he lived in their family home has lost an appeal against conviction. He was found guilty by a jury on all counts and sentenced to seven years imprisonment with the final two suspended by Judge Desmond Hogan on May 31 2013.
Places mentioned
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Appeal Violent Crime
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