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Man who had sex with underage babysitter is sentenced to four years

Summary

A 23‑year‑old Tipperary man was sentenced to four years' imprisonment for having sex with a 14‑year‑old babysitter while walking her home on 3 February 2013. He pleaded guilty to the sexual act but was acquitted of rape by the trial judge. The court noted he had 21 prior convictions, including burglary, theft, criminal damage and drug offences. The incident occurred around 11.30 pm, with the sexual intercourse taking place briefly in an alley before he escorted the girl home. The victim's impact statement described profound unhappiness and hatred, yet she reported progress in 2015 and a supportive family. The judge, considering the early guilty plea and remorse, imposed a four‑year term with the final 18 months suspended, ordered registration as a sex offender and required probation‑based treatment upon release.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man who had sex with underage babysitter is sentenced to four years. Charges or matters: engaging in a sexual act with a child on February 3, 2013. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Acquitted

When:

• February 3, 2013 Incident
• 2015-10-21 Publication

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Topics

Burglary Drugs Stage Sentence Theft

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