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Vulnerable woman tells court she felt 'dirty and sad' after rape almost 40 years ago
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court hearing, a 64‑year‑old man was found guilty of rape and indecent assault by a jury in December. The victim, a deaf woman with a mild intellectual disability who was 24 at the time of the offence, gave a victim impact statement that described feeling "dirty, sad, scared, sick, confused, embarrassed" after the assault, which occurred in a rural area of the west of Ireland between September and November 1985. She was taken in a white vehicle, forced into a mobile home, and had her clothing removed before the perpetrator forced sexual contact. The court heard the victim's sister also read a statement, noting the severe impact on the woman's independence and personal space. The defendant, who had worked as an emergency first responder, had no prior sexual convictions and was arrested in 2017. The case was adjourned to April 8 for sentencing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Vulnerable woman tells court she felt 'dirty and sad' after rape almost 40 years ago. Charges or matters: rape and indecent assault by a jury at the Central Criminal Court jury last December. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Found guilty
When:
- October 1985 Incident
- November 1985 Incident
- April 8 Adjournment
- 2024-01-19 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: rape and indecent assault by a jury at the Central Criminal Court jury last December (Proven)
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; Mr Baker said his client is taking a "realistic attitude" to the case and has surrendered his bail due to the likelihood of a custodial sentence.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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