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Trial of two men charged with the rape of a homeless woman in a Dublin hotel collapses
Summary
The trial of two Dublin men accused of raping a homeless woman in a hotel room collapsed after a legal issue. A 27‑year‑old man is alleged to have raped the woman in the George Frederic Handel Hotel on 27 March 2012, while a 40‑year‑old co‑accused allegedly watched and threatened her about reporting the crime. Both pleaded not guilty. Judge Margaret Heneghan dismissed the jury, citing the legal problem, and remanded the men to appear later in the month for a new trial date.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Trial of two men charged with the rape of a homeless woman in a Dublin hotel collapses. Charges or matters: charges of rape. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 27, 2012 Other
- 2015-06-12 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: charges of rape (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Ms Justice Heneghan remanded the two men to later this month to appear again before the Central Criminal Court to fix a new trial date.
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