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Man who raped international protection applicant at accommodation centre gets six years
2024-02-12
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Summary
A 39‑year‑old man was sentenced to seven years in prison, with the final 12 months suspended, for raping an international protection applicant at an accommodation centre in Leinster. The offence occurred on the night of 6 June 2022, after a birthday party where the victim, aged 26, was intoxicated. She woke in a different bedroom with the man, discovered semen and other evidence of sexual activity, and later testified that she had not consented. The defendant pleaded guilty, admitted the lack of consent, and made a full apology in court. The judge, Ms Justice Eileen Creedon, noted the victim's profound negative impact, stigma, and isolation, and highlighted the breach of trust in their friendship. The defendant had no prior convictions and was assessed as low risk of re‑offending. The sentence was back‑dated to 10 June 2022 when he entered custody.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man who raped international protection applicant at accommodation centre gets six years. Charges or matters: one count of rape on the night of June 6 and June 7, 2022. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 6 Incident
- June 7, 2022 Incident
- June 10, 2022 Incident
- 2024-02-12 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of rape on the night of June 6 and June 7, 2022 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: By Eimear Dodd A man who raped an international protection applicant after a birthday party at an accommodation centre has been jailed for six years. The judge imposed a prison sentence of seven years with the final 12 months suspended on strict conditions.
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