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Man (52) who sexually assaulted vulnerable stepdaughter is jailed for eight years

Summary

In a Central Criminal Court trial, a 52‑year‑old man was convicted of 25 counts of sexual assault against his vulnerable adult stepdaughter, who was 21 when the abuse began in 2011 and continued until 2017. The assaults, which included inappropriate touching, attempts at intercourse, and digital penetration, occurred at a house in Co Offaly over six years. The victim, who has long‑standing mental health difficulties and has spent time in psychiatric wards, reported the abuse to work colleagues in May 2017 after the man returned to the home. He was arrested, denied wrongdoing, and later fled, prompting a European arrest warrant. He was extradited in 2021, released on bail, and later gave evidence for himself. The judge, citing the prolonged nature of the abuse, the breach of trust, and the victim's vulnerability, imposed an eight‑year sentence, back‑dated to October, with no probation supervision.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man (52) who sexually assaulted vulnerable stepdaughter is jailed for eight years. Charges or matters: 25 sample counts of sexual assault following a trial at the Central Criminal Court in February. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted

When:

• February 2011 Incident
• January 2017 Incident
• March 2011 Incident
• May 2017 Incident
• April 2021 Incident
• 2024-07-19 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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