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'I'm sick for what I did': jail for man (64) who sexually assaulted partner's grandchild (13)

Summary

A 64‑year‑old man was jailed for one year after pleading guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to sexually assaulting his partner's 13‑year‑old granddaughter on 21 May 2023. The victim was present with two other children when the assault occurred. Gardaí reports say the girl sat on the man's lap, he rubbed her bum, then placed a hand up her shorts and pinched her vagina. The man admitted rubbing the victim but denied touching her vagina until the end of the interview, claiming he only did so after a hug. He has four prior convictions, but the investigating garda and his lawyer argued the offences were not of the same nature. The judge noted the assault was a serious, isolated incident and, after considering the man's guilty plea, remorse and low risk of reoffending, sentenced him to one year in custody.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'I'm sick for what I did': jail for man (64) who sexually assaulted partner's grandchild (13). Charges or matters: sexually assaulting the girl on May 21, 2023. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• May 21, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2024-11-25 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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