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'I have to make sure this man can't make anyone else feel this way,' survivor tells court as abuser is jailed
Summary
A father of two, who was a teenager when he repeatedly sexually assaulted a young boy, was sentenced to 18 months in prison. The defendant, who cannot be named, pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to six counts of sexual assault that occurred between September 2007 and July 2010 at various locations in County Wicklow. He was 17 when he first assaulted the 14‑year‑old victim, masturbating the child and forcing the child to masturbate him. The abuse escalated when the victim was 15, with the offender forcing the child to perform oral sex. The victim reported that the abuse lasted just under three years and involved about 200 incidents. In his victim impact statement, the survivor said the abuse left him feeling worthless and full of self‑doubt, and he urged the court to prevent the offender from harming others. The defendant expressed shame and remorse, acknowledging the harm he caused.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'I have to make sure this man can't make anyone else feel this way,' survivor tells court as abuser is jailed. Charges or matters: six counts of sexual assault on dates between September 2007 and July 2010 at a number of locations in County Wicklow. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 2007 Incident
- July 2010 Incident
- 2023-05-15 Publication
Why: In his victim impact report, the survivor told the court that because of the actions of the accused he felt worthless for years and was plagued by self doubt. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: six counts of sexual assault on dates between September 2007 and July 2010 at a number of locations in County Wicklow (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A father-of-two who was a teenager when he repeatedly sexually assaulted a young boy has been jailed for 18 months. She imposed concurrent sentences of two and a half years on a number of counts.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
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