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Uncle jailed for six years for raping and sexually abusing his nephew
Summary
A Limerick man, aged 42, was sentenced to eight years in prison, with the final two years suspended, for raping and sexually abusing his nephew between 1989 and 1996. The nephew, who was 11 at the time of the last abuse, suffered repeated oral rape, molestation and forced sexual acts, including being made to perform oral sex on the uncle. The uncle, aged between 15 and 23 during the offences, also forced the boy to view pornography and was described by the victim as a manipulative monster. The victim, now 32, testified that the abuse began when the uncle took his hand and led him away, and that the abuse continued yearly until the boy started secondary school. The court noted the uncle's breach of trust and the victim's severe suffering, taking into account the defendant's remorse, age at the time of the offences and good work history. The unnamed 42 year old pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Uncle jailed for six years for raping and sexually abusing his nephew. Charges or matters: one count of oral rape, two counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault at two Limerick locations between 1989 and 1996. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 1989 and 1996 Incident
- Christmas Incident
- 2015-10-27 Publication
Why: Later the uncle told the boy that he was the only one who loved him and that there was no point in telling his parents because they didn't love him and wouldn't care. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: one count of oral rape, two counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault at two Limerick locations between 1989 and 1996 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A Limerick man has been jailed for six years for raping and sexually abusing his nephew who was later shunned by his entire family. I was eleven years old." Ms Justice Kennedy imposed an eight year sentence with the final two years suspended.
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