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Celebrity agrees defilement complainant 'doesn't hold a grudge'
Summary
An Irish celebrity, aged 40, pleaded not guilty to three counts of engaging in sexual acts with a 16‑year‑old girl between August and December 2010. During cross‑examination on 16 October 2023, he agreed that the complainant, who is described as "someone who doesn't have a grudge," had been upset after a meeting at a Spanish festival in 2012. He said he had left his phone at the complainant's house and later sent an apology message. He denied that the alleged sexual acts occurred in the stairwell of his workplace, claiming he used a different staircase, and disputed the complainant's detailed description of the location. He also denied that the restaurant where they supposedly had lunch in January 2011 was open, but admitted they had eaten in the area. The trial is ongoing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Celebrity agrees defilement complainant 'doesn't hold a grudge'. 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 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 24, 2011 Other
- January 2011 Other
- August 2010 Other
- December 20, 2010 Incident
- March 2011 Other
- December 2011 Other
- December 25, 2011 Other
- June 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 2010 Hearing Or Sentence
- Christmas Other
- 2023-10-16 Publication
Why: Counsel suggested that the complainant described the route to his home "spot on" because she had been there. 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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