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Man (51) jailed for nine years for rape and sexual exploitation of teenage nephew
Summary
A 51‑year‑old man from Galway was sentenced to nine years and a half in prison, with the final six months suspended, for the sexual exploitation and rape of his teenage nephew between 2016 and 2017. He pleaded guilty to one count of anal rape, one count of sexual assault and one count of sexual exploitation. The victim, aged 14 or 15, was abused at several locations including the defendant's home, car, a horsebox and the victim's home. The abuse involved inappropriate touching, masturbation, oral and anal rape, and a threat to report the abuse. The victim's behaviour changed from "happy‑go‑lucky" to misbehaving, and he eventually reported the abuse after his sister's encouragement. The court heard the victim's impact statement, noting mental health and family relationship effects. The judge, Ms Justice Karen O'Connor, acknowledged the victim's reaction and the support of family members.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man (51) jailed for nine years for rape and sexual exploitation of 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
- 2023-07-31 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 has been jailed for nine years after he pleaded guilty to the sexual exploitation and rape of his teenage nephew seven years ago. Ms Justice O'Connor today imposed a sentence of nine and a half years and suspended the final six months on strict conditions.
Places mentioned
- The Central Criminal Court
- went to the local garda station
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