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Jail for man who sexually assaulted teen at birthday party

Summary

A 41‑year‑old man was sentenced to 18 months in prison, with the last six months suspended, for sexually assaulting his partner's 15‑year‑old niece at a birthday party in her family home. He pleaded guilty on 19 September 2020 after initially denying the charge. The assault involved the accused placing his hands on the girl's hips, making sexual suggestions, entering her bedroom after she went to bed, touching her bottom and digitally penetrating her. The victim's mother witnessed the man in the bedroom and the girl later reported the incident to Gardaí. She has since experienced suicidal thoughts and self‑harm. The judge cited the age difference, power imbalance, the setting in the victim's home and the serious impact on the victim as aggravating factors, while noting the defendant's guilty plea, remorse and lack of prior convictions as mitigating factors. The sentence includes 12 months of probation supervision after release.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jail for man who sexually assaulted teen at birthday party. Charges or matters: sexual assault on September 19, 2020. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• September 19, 2020 Incident
• April 2021 Incident
• 2024-02-01 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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