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Young woman awoke to find man in his sixties raping her
Summary
A 23‑year‑old woman was raped by Albert Crowley, 68, in his Dublin home on 8 March 2019. She awoke to sexual moaning, saw Crowley, slapped him and fled. Crowley later claimed she had consented. The woman, intoxicated and asleep, suffered severe trauma, including PTSD, self‑harm attempts and depression, and has struggled to care for her two‑year‑old daughter. She testified that she overdosed and was hospitalised for five days after seeing Crowley at trial. Crowley pleaded not guilty to rape and five sexual assault charges, was convicted on all charges, and was sentenced to six years' imprisonment with the final six months suspended. He must engage with the Probation Service for two years upon release. The case highlighted a breach of trust and a 40‑year age gap between the parties. The woman was described by the judge as brave and courageous, yet profoundly affected by the assault.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Young woman awoke to find man in his sixties raping her. Charges or matters: a charge of rape at his home on March 8, 2019. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- March 8, 2019 Incident
- 2023-07-31 Publication
Why: A young woman who awoke to find she was being raped by a man aged in his sixties has spoken of how in the aftermath she had attempted to cut out her "privates" and attempted to cut her face because of the trauma of the attack. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: a charge of rape at his home on March 8, 2019 (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; Today Crowley was sentenced to six years in prison with the final six months suspended. Mr Justice McGrath imposed a sentence of six years with the final six months suspended for two years on condition that Crowley engage with the Probation Service for two years upon his release.
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