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Man (59) goes on trial accused of attempted rape and abuse in 1990s
Summary
A 59‑year‑old man, whose name is withheld for legal reasons, has gone on trial at the Central Criminal Court for one count of attempted anal rape and eight counts of sexual assault committed between March 1991 and November 1997 in County Dublin. The prosecution, led by Anne‑Marie Lawlor SC, presented six complainants who claim they were each separately victimised by the accused. Four of the complainants were students of the accused's secondary school at the time, while the other two were acquaintances from his hometown. The alleged offences involved inappropriate touching, licking and oral sex, with five complainants stating they woke to find the accused performing oral sex on them and one claiming the accused attempted an anal rape after a prior oral act. The alleged incidents occurred at the accused's home, with one alleged assault taking place in a pub. The unnamed 59-year-old pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man (59) goes on trial accused of attempted rape and abuse in 1990s. Charges or matters: one count of attempted anal rape and eight counts of sexual assault on dates between March 1991 and November 1997 at locations in Co Dublin. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 1991 Incident
- November 1997 Incident
- 2023-11-21 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: one count of attempted anal rape and eight counts of sexual assault on dates between March 1991 and November 1997 at locations in Co Dublin (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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