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Rape accused told gardai he could have penetrated complainant when he fell on her
Summary
During a Central Criminal Court trial, a 55‑year‑old man accused of raping a friend of his wife told Gardaí that he could have penetrated the woman when he fell on her with his penis out. He had earlier claimed that the woman had grabbed his trousers, taken his penis and performed oral sex on him, although he said "no". Gardaí questioned him about the plausibility of his account, to which he replied that the ground was wet and slippery and that he could have slipped in. He denied ever having consensual sexual intercourse with the woman and said he was not sure if he entered her. The trial heard four interviews with Gardaí, forensic DNA evidence, and a search of his house in October 2019. The case remains in progress. The unnamed 55-year-old pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Rape accused told gardai he could have penetrated complainant when he fell on her. Charges or matters: rape in September 2019. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- September 2019 Incident
- October 2019 Other
- 2024-02-08 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: rape in September 2019 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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