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Trial of woman accused of abusing young cousin hears of notes found by complainant's mother
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court hearing, a 20‑year‑old woman pleaded not guilty to 11 counts of sexual assault and one count of section 4 rape against a teenage girl aged 10‑11. The accused, a first cousin, allegedly began the abuse before age 12, when she was said to have watched pornography on her tablet and asked the younger cousin to perform sexual acts. The court heard that the accused digitally penetrated the girl, forced her mouth on her breasts and vagina, and used a hairbrush to penetrate her. The girl reported repeatedly telling the cousin she did not like the acts and that the cousin said "didn't care." She also described being slapped, having her phone used to take photos in a bathroom, and the abuse stopping after the accused tried to kiss her. The mother found notes in the girl's bedroom written by the cousin stating a desire to have sex with her.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Trial of woman accused of abusing young cousin hears of notes found by complainant's mother. Charges or matters: 11 counts of sexual assault and one count of section 4 rape of the girl in various addresses in Dublin on dates between July 2017 and July 2019; penetrating the girl with a hairbrush. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 2017 Incident
- July 2019 Incident
- February 2023 Other
- 2025-04-01 Publication
Why: She outlined two further sleepovers where she alleged the accused slapped her in the face because she (the girl) wanted the game to "stop". CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: 11 counts of sexual assault and one count of section 4 rape of the girl in various addresses in Dublin on dates between July 2017 and July 2019; penetrating the girl with a hairbrush (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
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