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Man goes on trial accused of the rape and abuse of eight boys

Summary

A man has been brought before the Central Criminal Court on 121 charges of sexual abuse against eight boys, alleged to have occurred between 1995 and 2007. He pleaded not guilty. The prosecution, led by Dominic McGinn SC, presented evidence that the victims, all aged ten to eleven at the time of the alleged abuse, were subjected to sexual assault, anal rape and oral rape over a period of twelve years. The accused is said to have lured the boys with cigarettes and then taken them into his home, where he allegedly preyed on their innocence. Testimony is expected from two families of three brothers each, who claim daily or frequent abuse, with some victims reporting the incidents to their mother in 2000 and the Gardaí being alerted without further action. The trial is proceeding before Justice Eileen Creedon and a jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man goes on trial accused of the rape and abuse of eight boys. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• 1995 and 2007 Incident
• 1995 and 1996 Incident
• 1997 and 1999 Incident
• 1996 and 2000 Incident
• 1999 and 2000 Incident
• 1998 and 2007 Incident
• 2024-04-23 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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