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Man denied having sex with 15-year-old girl until gardai matched his DNA to victim's new born child, court hears
Summary
A 32‑year‑old man, whose name is withheld to protect the victim's anonymity, was sentenced to three years in prison after a DNA match linked him to the newborn child of a 15‑year‑old girl. He had initially denied any sexual contact but later provided a blood sample that allowed Gardaí to confirm the match. The court heard that the girl, who had become a mother at a young age, was ostracised by her family and placed in HSE care, with half of her relatives supporting her and the other half rejecting her. Garda Sheila Kelly testified that the girl struggled with the emotional impact of early parenthood and had to attend counselling at Pieta House. The man pleaded guilty to defilement of a child under 17 at a Dublin location on 30 October 2010.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man denied having sex with 15-year-old girl until gardai matched his DNA to victim's new born child, court hears. Charges or matters: defilement of a child under 17 years old at a place in Dublin on October 30, 2010. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 30, 2010 Incident
- May 1, 2013 Incident
- 2015-11-23 Publication
Why: She had been very academic but had to alter her plans to go into third level education because of her changes in her life. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: defilement of a child under 17 years old at a place in Dublin on October 30, 2010 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A man who denied having sex with a 15-year-old girl until gardai matched his DNA to that of her new born child has received a three year prison sentence.
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