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'I didn't think I'd have to shout no': complainant gives evidence in rape trial of three men

Summary

The Central Criminal Court trial of three men accused of raping a 17-year-old in a hotel car park in the Leinster area on December 20, 2017, continued on its sixth day. The first defendant, aged 22, pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual assault. The second defendant, aged 23, pleaded not guilty to rape, oral rape, and two counts of sexual assault. The third defendant, aged 22, pleaded not guilty to rape and oral rape. During cross-examination, the complainant testified that she did not consent to the alleged acts, stating she was scared and that the men became aggressive. She told counsel for the second defendant that she did not think she would have to shout no. Defense counsel for the first defendant suggested she had lied about the timing of her awareness and that she agreed to go for a walk, allegations she denied. The complainant stated she removed her trousers because the first defendant was going to do it anyway. She also denied suggestions that she lied to gardaí about the time before entering the vehicle or that she deleted apps to cover her tracks. The complainant confirmed she was sober and had not met the defendants before that evening. The trial continues before Ms Justice Melanie Greally and the jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'I didn't think I'd have to shout no': complainant gives evidence in rape trial of three men. Charges or matters: rape; sexual assault; oral rape. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• December 20, 2017 Incident
• 2023-03-21 Publication

Why: The complainant said she removed her trousers because he was "going to do it anyway" and she'd "already started to lose control" of her body. CNI source report

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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