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Ivorian jailed for six years for raping his former partner
Summary
A 39‑year‑old man from the Ivory Coast was sentenced to six years in prison in Limerick for raping his former partner on 8 July 2013. He pleaded not guilty to rape and oral rape. The victim, aged in her 40s, described being terrified and believing she would die during the assault. The judge noted the accused had shown no remorse and that the victim had previously shown charity by helping him with food and cooking. The court heard that the man had moved into a new house, had a history of heavy drinking, and had threatened the victim with a knife and violence. After the assault the man claimed the sex was consensual, but witnesses confirmed the relationship had ended. The victim reported ongoing nightmares and lasting trauma. The judge imposed the six‑year sentence, taking into account the accused's foreign nationality. The man remains denied of the rape. The unnamed 39-year-old was convicted.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Ivorian jailed for six years for raping his former partner. Charges or matters: rape and oral rape of the woman at a place in Limerick city on July 8, 2013. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- July 8, 2013 Incident
- 2015-12-14 Publication
Why: The court heard the man had left the Ivory Coast because he had been shot there during a civil war. Court evidence reported by CNI
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: rape and oral rape of the woman at a place in Limerick city on July 8, 2013 (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; A Limerick resident has been jailed for six years for the rape of a former partner during which he told her she would die. The judge imposed a six year sentence, taking into account that the man was a foreign national.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
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