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Complainant cries as she tells jury of alleged rapes by four men

Summary

In a rape trial, a 19‑year‑old woman testified that she invited a man she knew to her home, but he arrived with three unknown men. Over December 8‑9, 2018, all four men sexually assaulted her. The accused, aged 25, 25, 23 and 24, pleaded not guilty to various counts of rape, oral rape and sexual assault. The complainant described being forced into oral sex, having her clothing removed, and being assaulted by multiple men while she tried to seek help. She reported being in pain, bleeding, and eventually contacted Gardaí, receiving treatment at a Sexual Assault Treatment Unit. The case is before Mr Justice David Keane with a jury of six men and six women. Reporting restrictions apply to all participants.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Complainant cries as she tells jury of alleged rapes by four men. Charges or matters: oral rape and sexual assault; rape and sexual assault; two counts of rape, one oral rape and a sexual assault; two counts of rape and a sexual assault. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• December 8 Incident
• 2023-10-11 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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