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Serial offender was on bail for defilement when he raped girl (13)
Summary
A 22‑year‑old serial sex offender, who was on bail for defilement of a 15‑year‑old, was sentenced to seven years and four months in prison for raping a 13‑year‑old girl and falsely imprisoning her 16‑year‑old friend. The offence occurred on 22 June 2023 in County Tipperary when the offender drove the girls to buy cannabis, then took the younger girl out of the car, locked the older girl inside, and forced the rape. He had previously admitted the defilement charge and pleaded guilty to the rape. The judge noted the large age disparity, the pre‑meditated nature of the crime, and the impact on the victim's mental health. A psychological report placed him at high risk of reoffending; he must serve about two years of a prior suspended sentence before the new term, remain drug‑free, attend mental health and probation services, and be listed on the Sex Offenders' Register.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Serial offender was on bail for defilement when he raped girl (13). Charges or matters: defilement charges just days before committing these offences. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 22 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 25, 2023 Incident
- July 26, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2024-07-26 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: defilement charges just days before committing these offences (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: However, he was on bail for the defilement of a child under 15 only nine days prior and has now been sentenced in relation to that matter. The judge suspended the final four months of the sentence and ordered that credit is to be given to him for the year he has already spent in custody in this matter.
Places mentioned
- The Central Criminal Court
Topics
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