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Complainant tells trial she was in shock after alleged rape by three men
Summary
The trial of three men accused of raping a 17-year-old woman in a hotel car park in the Leinster area on December 20, 2017, continued at the Central Criminal Court. The complainant testified that she was in shock after the alleged attack and could not believe what had happened. She described being driven to petrol stations where the defendants purchased cigarettes, noting she was unsure if she exited the vehicle at the first stop. After being dropped off, she walked to a friend's house, where she checked for bleeding but found only fluid. She later took the morning-after pill and contacted her boss, claiming a stomach bug, before spending the day at a friend's home. Her mother subsequently arranged an appointment at a sexual assault treatment unit. The complainant stated she delayed reporting to gardaí until December 27 due to fear, providing her clothes and names obtained from Facebook searches. The first defendant, aged 22, pleaded not guilty to one count of rape and one count of sexual assault. The second defendant, aged 23, pleaded not guilty to one count of rape, one count of oral rape, and two counts of sexual assault. The third defendant, aged 22, pleaded not guilty to one count of rape and one count of oral rape. The trial continues before Ms Justice Melanie Greally and the jury.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Complainant tells trial she was in shock after alleged rape by three men. Charges or matters: rape; sexual assault; oral rape. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 20, 2017 Incident
- December 27 Incident
- 2023-03-15 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Defendant
Defendant
Defendant
Charges: rape; oral rape; sexual assault (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
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