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10 years for father (55) who raped daughter (6)
Summary
A 55‑year‑old man was found guilty by a jury of two counts of oral rape of his six‑year‑old daughter and one count of inviting a child to sexual touching. The offences occurred at his home between June 2020 and January 2021. He denied all charges and does not accept the verdict. Mr Justice David Keane imposed a ten‑year sentence for the two rape counts and a seven‑year sentence for the invitation to sexual touching, all to run concurrently and backdated to March 24. He noted the victim's young age, the breach of trust, and the profound harm caused. The defendant is a low‑to‑moderate risk of re‑offending, will be a registered sex offender, and must undergo three years of post‑release supervision. No portion of the sentence was suspended because the defendant does not accept the jury's verdict. The case was heard in the Central Criminal Court in Tullamore.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 10 years for father (55) who raped daughter (6). Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Found guilty
When:
- June 6, 2020 Other
- January 17, 2021 Other
- March 24 Other
- 2023-07-10 Publication
Why: The court heard that the victim rejected a defence suggestion during the trial that her older half-sister made up the allegations because of a grudge against the man. Court evidence reported by CNI
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; By Eimear Dodd A man who raped and exploited his six-year-old daughter for "his own sexual gratification" has been jailed for ten years. Mr Justice Keane imposed a ten-year sentence on both counts of oral rape and a sentence of seven years for the count of inviting a child to engage in sexual touching, all to run concurrently and backdated to March 24.
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