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Soccer coach claims he had sexual relationship with rape complainant when she was 18

Summary

A 61‑year‑old Dublin soccer coach was charged with 30 counts of sexual assault, four counts of defilement, one count of rape and one count of anal rape, all alleged to have occurred between September 2007 and February 2010. The complainant was aged 15 to 18 at the time of the alleged offences, while the accused was aged 45 to 47. The coach, who worked as a team coach at the complainant's school, pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court. In court, the coach claimed he had a sexual relationship with the complainant when she was 18, stating that the relationship began after she turned 18 and lasted six months. He denied any anal sex and denied having been in a hotel with her. The trial is ongoing before a jury presided by Ms Justice Eileen Creedon.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Soccer coach claims he had sexual relationship with rape complainant when she was 18. 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
• May 2020 Incident
• 2024-07-19 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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