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Jury sworn-in for trial of celebrity accused of defiling girl
Summary
A jury was sworn in for the trial of an unnamed Irish celebrity in his 40s, charged with defiling a minor. He pleaded not guilty to three counts of sexual acts with a child under 17, alleged to have occurred in Dublin between August and December 2010. The trial will begin the following day and is expected to last four to five days. Judge Patricia Ryan instructed jurors to keep the case confidential outside the jury room and to rely solely on evidence presented during the trial.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury sworn-in for trial of celebrity accused of defiling girl. Charges or matters: three counts of engaging in sexual acts with a child under the age of 17 at locations in Dublin on dates between August 2010 and December 2010. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- August 2010 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 2010 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2023-10-09 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: three counts of engaging in sexual acts with a child under the age of 17 at locations in Dublin on dates between August 2010 and December 2010 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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