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Jury finds homeless man guilty of raping Spanish student (19)
Summary
A jury in the Central Criminal Court found Christopher O'Grady, 33, guilty of raping a 19‑year‑old Spanish tourist on New Year's Eve 2019 in Dublin's Castle area. The victim, who was intoxicated and unable to consent, was led by O'Grady to a car‑park area where the assault occurred. She described the assault as forceful and non‑consensual, noting a lack of memory and physical pain. O'Grady was homeless at the time and remains in custody. The trial also considered a separate sexual encounter the victim had with another man that night, but the jury's verdict focused solely on the charge against O'Grady. The case is scheduled for sentencing on 19 June. The court heard CCTV footage of the assault and the victim's subsequent medical examination. The prosecution highlighted the victim's honest account and urged a guilty verdict. The defense questioned the similarity of the two encounters and the victim's capacity to consent.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury finds homeless man guilty of raping Spanish student (19). Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 1, 2019 Other
- June 19 Adjournment
- New Year's Eve Incident
- 2025-03-06 Publication
Why: In his closing speech, Mr McGillicuddy said he had not dwelt on the woman's sexual encounter with the second man that night, because the charge before the court related to the O'Grady only. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Outcome: She adjourned the case to June 19 for sentence hearing.; She adjourned the case to June 19 for sentence hearing.
Places mentioned
- The Central Criminal Court
Topics
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