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Taxi driver rape trial hears from female passengers who had consensual sex with accused
Summary
In a June 12 trial, a 50‑year‑old taxi driver faced rape and anal rape charges for alleged assaults in June and August 2022. Prosecutor Gerardine Small argued the accused targeted vulnerable, intoxicated women, citing CCTV and the complainants' accounts of lack of consent. She highlighted the improbability of two similar accusations within weeks and urged jurors to view the men's statements to Gardaí as ludicrous. The defense, led by Lorcan Staines, acknowledged the driver's unpleasant conduct but stressed the case was not proven beyond a reasonable doubt, noting the driver's professional obligations and the absence of explicit refusals by the complainants. Three other women testified that they had consensual sex with the driver on separate occasions, which the prosecution suggested was irrelevant to the rape allegations. The trial remained at the evidentiary stage, with no verdict announced. The unnamed 50-year-old pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Taxi driver rape trial hears from female passengers who had consensual sex with accused. Charges or matters: the rape and anal rape of one woman in June 2022 and has further denied the rape of another woman the following month. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- June 2022 Other
- June 6, 2022 Other
- August 9, 2022 Other
- August 2022 Other
- June 25, 2022 Other
- January 2021 Other
- 2024-06-12 Publication
Why: " She suggested the man stopped because he "targeted" the woman, who was not in a position to consent. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the rape and anal rape of one woman in June 2022 and has further denied the rape of another woman the following month (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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