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Mayo resident jailed for 15 years for rape and sexual assault of his daughter
Summary
A man from Mayo has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment following his conviction at the Central Criminal Court on 23 counts of rape and sexual assault of his daughter. The offences, committed between 2008 and 2012, occurred when the victim was aged seven to eleven years old. The abuse came to light after the child disclosed details to a schoolmate, prompting intervention by school staff, the HSE, and An Garda Síochána. The defendant maintained his innocence throughout the trial despite evidence contradicting his account. Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy noted the lasting impact on the victim, who continues to experience significant psychological harm. In her victim impact statement, the young woman described the profound effect the abuse and subsequent court proceedings have had on her wellbeing and relationships. The convicted man has been placed on the sex offenders register as part of his sentence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Mayo resident jailed for 15 years for rape and sexual assault of his daughter. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Found guilty
When:
- 2008 and 2012 Incident
- 2015-07-31 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; By Aaron Rogan and Fiona Ferguson A Mayo resident who began sexually abusing his daughter when she was seven years old has been jailed for 15 years. Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy noted the victim continues to live "a life of shame" and "just wants to feel like everybody else but feels she never will." He imposed 15 years imprisonment and ordered that the convicted man be placed on the sex offenders register.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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