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School football coach goes on trial accused of raping teen student
Summary
A 61‑year‑old Dublin soccer coach has gone on trial at the Central Criminal Court for 30 counts of sexual assault, four counts of defilement, one count of rape and one count of anal rape. The alleged offences took place between September 2007 and February 2010 at unknown locations in the State. The complainant, aged between 15 and 18 at the time, was a student at the school where the coach worked. She said the coach, who was a married man with children, used his position to contact her, eventually becoming a prominent figure in her life. She alleged that he took her to private accommodation, drove her around, kissed her, touched her genital area and breasts, and forced sexual activity, including rape and anal rape, while she was under 18. The coach denies all allegations. The trial is proceeding before a jury presided by Ms Justice Eileen Creedon. The unnamed 61-year-old pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: School football coach goes on trial accused of raping teen student. Charges or matters: 30 counts of sexual assault, four counts of defilement, one count of rape and one count of anal rape at unknown locations within the State on dates between September 2007 and February 2010. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- September 2007 Incident
- February 2010 Incident
- June 2008 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 2008 Other
- June 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2024-07-17 Publication
Why: She said "sometimes I felt excited because I liked him, but other times I felt nervous, it was overwhelming at times. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: 30 counts of sexual assault, four counts of defilement, one count of rape and one count of anal rape at unknown locations within the State on dates between September 2007 and February 2010 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
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