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Four men on trial for alleged rape of teenager in her home

Summary

Four men are currently on trial at the Central Criminal Court, presided over by Mr Justice David Keane, accused of raping and sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman at her home in December 2018. Reporting restrictions apply to the identities of all participants. The first accused, aged 25, has pleaded not guilty to oral rape and sexual assault. The second accused, also 25, has pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual assault. The third accused, aged 23, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of rape, one oral rape, and a sexual assault. The fourth accused, aged 24, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of rape and a sexual assault. Prosecution counsel Anne Rowland SC outlined evidence alleging the men arrived at the victim's home after 11pm, where they allegedly subjected her to non-consensual acts, including forced oral sex and intercourse. DNA evidence was presented, linking the first accused to bedding, the second to the victim's swabs, and the fourth to the victim and a condom; no DNA from the third accused was located. The accused men provided varying accounts to gardai, initially denying presence or claiming consent. The trial is ongoing and will continue before the jury on Monday.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Four men on trial for alleged rape of teenager in her home. Charges or matters: oral rape and sexual assault, The second accused, also aged 25, has pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual assault; two counts of rape, one oral rape and a sexual assault; two counts of rape and a sexual assault; oral rape; sexual assault; rape; two counts of rape. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• December 8 Incident
• 2023-10-07 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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