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Trial of man charged with 50 counts of sexual offences against two girls adjourned until Wednesday

Summary

A trial involving charges of 50 sexual offences against two young girls has been adjourned until Wednesday at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. The 51-year-old defendant, whose identity is protected by court order, was forwarded for trial from the District Court in relation to allegations dating between 2007 and 2011 at locations in Dublin and Donegal. The charges comprise 40 counts of child exploitation, including the production of child pornography, three counts of sexual assault, and seven counts of defilement of a child under 17 years of age. Defence counsel indicated the trial would likely require two weeks. The court heard the trial was not ready to proceed immediately. Judge Desmond Hogan remanded the accused on continuing bail pending the adjournment to Wednesday.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Trial of man charged with 50 counts of sexual offences against two girls adjourned until Wednesday. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• 2007 and 2011 Incident
• 2015-07-13 Publication

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Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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