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Three go on trial accused of raping teenage girl in car park
Summary
Three men, aged 22, 23 and 22, are on trial at the Central Criminal Court for alleged rape and sexual assault of a 17‑year‑old girl in a hotel car park in Leinster on 20 December 2017. The first defendant pleaded not guilty to one count of rape and one count of sexual assault; the second pleaded not guilty to one count of rape, one count of oral rape and two counts of sexual assault; the third pleaded not guilty to one count of rape and one count of oral rape. The complainant, who left home around 6 pm after a friend texted her to go for a drive, was taken to the car park by four male passengers. She alleges the defendants forced her into the car, attempted to undress her, and engaged in non‑consensual sexual acts, including rape, oral rape and forced intercourse.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Three go on trial accused of raping teenage girl in car park. Charges or matters: one count of rape and one count of sexual assault; one count of rape, one count of oral rape and two counts of sexual assault; one count of rape and one count of oral rape. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 20, 2017 Incident
- December 27, 2017 Incident
- 2023-03-14 Publication
Why: She said: "I did it because I was afraid he was going to hurt me". CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of rape and one count of sexual assault; one count of rape, one count of oral rape and two counts of sexual assault; one count of rape and one count of oral rape (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
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