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Child rapist who held knife to victim's throat claims he was given insufficient credit in sentencing

Summary

In 2024, a 46‑year‑old man was convicted at the Central Criminal Court in Waterford for repeatedly raping a girl aged eight to eleven between 2014 and 2017. The offences included eight counts of rape, nine of anal rape, eight of oral rape and nine of sexual assault. The court found him guilty of all but three counts of rape, sentencing him to 13½ years for the vaginal rape, later reduced to 11 years, plus two years of post‑release supervision. He appealed, arguing the judge failed to consider mitigating factors such as his constructive use of prison time, schooling, mental health and drug courses, and his job as a cleaner. He also challenged the trial judge's handling of hearsay, the addition of the victim's mother's complaint evidence, and the lack of a corroboration warning. The Court of Appeal heard the case and noted the judge's decision to reserve all aspects of its ruling. The unnamed 46-year-old was acquitted.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Child rapist who held knife to victim's throat claims he was given insufficient credit in sentencing. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Acquitted

When:

• August 2014 Incident
• August 2017 Incident
• February 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2024-04-26 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Drugs Stage Appeal Violent Crime

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