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Man (51) raped and sexually exploited teenage nephew
Summary
A 51‑year‑old Galway man pleaded guilty to one count of anal rape, one count of sexual assault and one count of sexual exploitation of his teenage nephew, aged 14‑15, between June 2016 and June 2017. The offences occurred at the defendant's home, a horsebox, his car and the victim's home. The abuse began with inappropriate touching and masturbation, escalating to oral and anal rape. The nephew's behaviour changed from "happy‑go‑lucky" to misbehaving, prompting his family to notice the abuse in 2017. The man voluntarily admitted to the Gardaí and was arrested in November 2018. He pleaded guilty in March 2024 after a jury was empanelled. He has no prior convictions. The court heard a victim impact statement describing the abuse's effect on the nephew's mental health and family relationships. The judge thanked the victim for his statement and noted the nephew's support network.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man (51) raped and sexually exploited teenage nephew. Charges or matters: one count of anal rape on an unknown date between June 1, 2016 and June 1, 2017 at a location in Galway; one count of sexual assault and one count of sexual exploitation during the same period of time. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 1, 2016 Incident
- June 1, 2017 Incident
- November 2018 Incident
- 2023-06-12 Publication
Why: "They are giving you support because they love you and want you to be able to move on with your life" she said. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of anal rape on an unknown date between June 1, 2016 and June 1, 2017 at a location in Galway; one count of sexual assault and one count of sexual exploitation during the same period of time (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: By Eimear Dodd A Galway man will be sentenced next month after pleading guilty to the sexual exploitation and rape of his teenage nephew seven years ago.
Places mentioned
- The Central Criminal Court
- went to the local garda station
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