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Six years for man who said he had sexsomnia when he raped colleague

Date
2024-01-25
Stage
Sentence
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

A 30‑year‑old Dublin man was sentenced to eight years' imprisonment, with the last two years suspended, for a single count of rape committed on 9 February 2018. He claimed the act was involuntary, citing a sleep disorder called sexsomnia and describing himself as an "automaton." The victim, who had previously worked with him, was persuaded to lie in bed, fell asleep, and was then raped. She reported the assault to the Gardaí on 15 February, and DNA evidence linked the man to her clothing. The judge noted the seriousness of the offence and the victim's impact, but also considered the defendant's lack of prior convictions and supportive testimonials from family and employers. The sentence included strict conditions, such as supervision by the Probation Service, and the court acknowledged the defendant's remorse while noting he did not accept wrongdoing. The unnamed 30-year-old was found guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Six years for man who said he had sexsomnia when he raped colleague. Charges or matters: one count of rape on February 9, 2018, following a trial at the Central Criminal Court last December. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Found guilty

When:

Case subjects

Unnamed 30-year-old

Convicted Person

Charges: one count of rape on February 9, 2018, following a trial at the Central Criminal Court last December (Proven)

Finding: Found guilty

Outcome: Found guilty; A man who claims he acted as a "automaton" and "involuntarily" raped a colleague due to the sleep disorder sexsomnia has been jailed for six years. He imposed a sentence of eight years and suspended the final two years on strict conditions, including that the man places himself under the supervision of the Probation Service.

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court

Topics

Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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