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Jury discharged in trial of man (59) accused of attempted rape and sexual assault
Summary
The jury in the trial of a 59‑year‑old man accused of attempted rape and sexual assault of six young men, offences dating from March 1991 to November 1997 in County Dublin, was discharged after a juror said he could not continue. The defendant, who pleaded not guilty, is still named only as a 59‑year‑old. Mr Justice Alexander Owens discharged the jurors, and the trial is expected to restart with a new jury later today.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury discharged in trial of man (59) accused of attempted rape and sexual assault. 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. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 1991 Incident
- November 1997 Incident
- 2023-11-22 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 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
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