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Taxi driver accused of raping female passengers said sex encounter was consensual

Summary

A taxi driver in his early fifties, who is legally entitled to anonymity during the trial, has pleaded not guilty to rape and anal rape charges involving two young women. He claims that any sexual interaction with the first complainant was consensual, stating that the woman entered his taxi, directed him, and that they engaged in consensual sexual activity after he kissed her. He denies any rape or anal sex. The State alleges that both women were raped after a night out in Dublin city centre. Evidence presented includes CCTV footage of the first complainant entering the taxi, forensic DNA linking the driver to the victim's clothing, and GPS data showing the taxi's movements. The trial is ongoing before Mr Justice Paul McDermott and a jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Taxi driver accused of raping female passengers said sex encounter was consensual. Charges or matters: the rape and anal rape of this woman in June 2022. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• June 2022 Other
• September 2022 Incident
• June 26, 2022 Incident
• 2024-06-06 Publication

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