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DNA matching two rape accused found on complainant's clothing, trial hears

Summary

In a Central Criminal Court hearing, DNA profiles matching two of the three men accused of raping a woman at a Dublin nightclub were found on her clothing. The forensic examiner reported saliva and seminal fluid on the bra and underwear, with DNA from the first and third accused identified, while the second's DNA was not found. Whatsapp exchanges showed the men arranged to meet the day before their September 2020 Garda interviews. The accused, aged 34 to 42, pleaded not guilty to seven counts of rape, oral rape and sexual assault at an unknown location, a car and a Dublin house on 31 August 2019. The prosecution's case has rested; the trial continues before Mr Justice Burns and a jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: DNA matching two rape accused found on complainant's clothing, trial hears. Charges or matters: a total of seven counts of rape, oral rape and sexual assault of the woman at an unknown location in a car and in a Dublin house on August 31, 2019. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• September 10, 2020 Incident
• August 31, 2019 Incident
• September 2020 Incident
• December 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
• December 2019 Incident
• 2025-01-27 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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