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Mother tells jury of feeling 'lost' after daughter disclosed alleged abuse

Summary

In a Dublin court, a mother testified that she felt "lost and didn't know what to do" after her 10‑ or 11‑year‑old daughter revealed alleged sexual abuse by her older cousin, who is now 20 and has pleaded not guilty to 11 counts of sexual assault and one count of section 4 rape. The mother described the moment her daughter disclosed the abuse, her attempts to seek help, and the subsequent visit to the Garda station. She also recounted her daughter's discovery of pornographic content on a tablet and a note with the word "sex." The trial, presided over by Mr Justice Kerida Naidoo, continues with the jury hearing the mother's account of the alleged abuse and the steps she took after the disclosure. The accused remains legally entitled to anonymity. The case is still in the hearing stage.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Mother tells jury of feeling 'lost' after daughter disclosed alleged abuse. 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
• January 17, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2025-04-03 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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