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11 years for salon owner who tied up and violently raped woman while children were in house
Summary
Tomas Kleinas, 48, of Victorine Abbey, Trim, was sentenced to 13 years in prison with the final two years suspended on strict conditions after pleading guilty to raping a woman on 25 July 2020. The victim, who was holding an eight‑month‑old baby, was tied up, blindfolded and subjected to repeated sexual assault, including forced oral sex and digital penetration, while a 12‑year‑old child was also present. Kleinas threatened to kill the baby and used a knife to threaten the victim's teeth. The assault was alcohol‑related and the victim reported it to the Gardaí the following day, where extensive bruising and a black rope were found. Kleinas had prior minor convictions dating back to 2006 and was deemed unsuitable for probation. The judge noted his lack of remorse and the victim's desire to avoid reliving the events, leading to the suspended portion of the sentence. Kleinas had previously worked in construction and runs a beauty salon.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 11 years for salon owner who tied up and violently raped woman while children were in house. Charges or matters: raping the woman in the county on July 25, 2020. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 25, 2020 Incident
- 2024-07-31 Publication
Why: The incident came to a halt because the victim's uncle knocked on the front door and asked to come in for a cup of tea. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: raping the woman in the county on July 25, 2020 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Justice Ring sentenced Kleinas to 13 years in prison and suspended the final two years on strict conditions.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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