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Jail for man with no priors who was 'dumb drunk' when he sexually assaulted sleeping woman
Summary
Kevin Cradden, 33, of Kilkenny, pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault at a Dublin house on 31 May 2021. He was described as "dumb drunk" after consuming large amounts of alcohol at a barbecue. The victim, a tenant, woke to find him in her bed, kissing her and touching her vagina. She identified him as "Kevin" and left the house, later reporting the assault. Cradden left the house naked from the waist down and was later called back to dress. He has no prior convictions and has not been involved with Gardaí since. Judge Orla Crowe accepted the victim's impact statement, noting loss of self‑worth and trust issues. The judge imposed a headline sentence of four years, reduced to three years in prison, with 18 months suspended on strict conditions, including probation and abstention from alcohol. The court heard Cradden's remorse, lack of memory, and family support.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jail for man with no priors who was 'dumb drunk' when he sexually assaulted sleeping woman. Charges or matters: one count of sexual assault at a house in Dublin on May 31, 2021. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 31, 2021 Adjournment
- 2023-05-23 Publication
Why: "We called him back to the house because he was naked from the waist down and we didn't want him flashing anybody," she said. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of sexual assault at a house in Dublin on May 31, 2021 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Crowe said the offence warranted a headline sentence of four years before she reduced the prison sentence to three years in prison having taken into account the mitigating factors.; The case had been adjourned last December after evidence was heard to allow for the preparation of a probation report to assess whether Cradden poses a risk to society.
Places mentioned
- Castlecomer
- Castlecomer Road
- Kilkenny
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