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Celebrity tells defilement trial he was 'shocked' when girl told him she was 17
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, a 40‑year‑old Irish celebrity pleaded not guilty to three counts of engaging in sexual acts with a child under 17 between August and December 2010. During cross‑examination, he admitted giving his phone to a 17‑year‑old complainant at the 2010 Oxegen music festival, but denied kissing her or any sexual contact at the festival. He claimed the girl had lied about her age, stating she was 18 when they first met and later 16 before any alleged sexual activity. He said their contact from July 2010 to January 2011 was minimal and that any later sexual relationship occurred after the alleged offences. He also provided eight phones to Gardaí, asserting no overtly sexual messages were found. The trial remains ongoing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Celebrity tells defilement trial he was 'shocked' when girl told him she was 17. 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 and December 2010. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 2010 Other
- July 2010 Other
- January 2011 Other
- January 24, 2011 Other
- August 2010 Other
- December 26, 2011 Other
- June 2012 Other
- July 2012 Other
- December 2020 Other
- July 11, 2010 Hearing Or Sentence
- March 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- Christmas Other
- 2023-10-13 Publication
Why: When asked his motive for getting her number, the man replied: "I guess it was at a festival. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: three counts of engaging in sexual acts with a child under the age of 17 at locations in Dublin on dates between August and December 2010 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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