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Woman raped and sexually abused by 'monster' grateful he has been exposed
Summary
A 59-year-old man has pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to twelve counts including rape, oral rape, and sexual assault committed against two victims over separate periods. The charges relate to offences occurring primarily in Dublin and Kildare, with one incident on the road between Sligo and Dublin. The first victim was between twelve and seventeen years old when abused from 1992 to 1997 by a family friend employed in her parents' business. The second victim, the niece of his former partner, was aged eleven to seventeen when assaulted between 2000 and 2006. Both complainants provided impact statements describing lasting psychological harm and the abuse of trust. The defendant acknowledged the serious aggravating factors, including the age disparity and exploitation of familial relationships. Mr Justice Tony Hunt adjourned sentencing to 8 April, noting the man will likely face community release following imprisonment and stating sex offenders require careful judicial scrutiny. The defendant remains in custody.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Woman raped and sexually abused by 'monster' grateful he has been exposed. Charges or matters: 12 counts, including rape, oral rape, and sexual assault. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- April 8 Adjournment
- 1992 to 1997 Incident
- 2000 and 2006 Incident
- 2024-02-23 Publication
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Defendant
Charges: 12 counts, including rape, oral rape, and sexual assault (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Mr Justice Tony Hunt noted that the court has to "know what the dangers are" as it's likely the defendant will be released into the community once he serves his sentence.; Remanding the man in custody, he adjourned the case to April 8 for finalisation.
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