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Survivor wants to be 'support and advocate for victims of sexual violence' after attacker convicted
Summary
Bláthnaid Raleigh, a 21‑year‑old from Mullingar, was raped with a bottle by Jonathan Moran, a 26‑year‑old acquaintance, in a garden shed in Galway on 21 July 2019. Moran was convicted by a Central Criminal Court jury of section four rape and aggravated sexual assault for penetrating her vagina and anus with a bottle. He denied using an implement and claimed the activity was consensual. Raleigh, who suffered extensive physical injuries requiring months of treatment, read her victim impact statement and said the conviction allowed her to use the word "rape." She expressed a desire to become a support and advocate for other victims of sexual violence, thanking the Rape Crisis Centre and Gardaí for their help. The court remanded Moran in custody until 1 July for sentencing. No further sentencing details are provided in the article.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Survivor wants to be 'support and advocate for victims of sexual violence' after attacker convicted. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 21, 2019 Incident
- July 1 Adjournment
- 2024-06-17 Publication
Why: Ms Raleigh said the attack "shattered the path my life was on because someone decided to hurt me" and added that she no longer enjoys going out as she is constantly worrying about the safety of those around her. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Outcome: Mr Justice Tony Hunt revoked Moran's bail and remanded him in custody until July 1 next for sentence.; Mr Justice Tony Hunt revoked Moran's bail and remanded him in custody until July 1 next for sentence.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Raleigh arrived at the garda station
- accompanied to the nearby garda station
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