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Jury deliberating in trial of man accused of raping Down syndrome woman
Summary
The jury has begun deliberations in the trial of a man accused of raping a woman with Down syndrome after luring her to his Dublin home on 12 June 2013. The accused pleaded not guilty to rape, sexual assault and having sex with a mentally impaired person. He admits some sexual contact but says it was consensual and that he was unaware of her mental impairment. Six men and six women spent about 20 minutes considering a verdict, then listened to a transcript of his cross‑examination before resuming tomorrow.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury deliberating in trial of man accused of raping Down syndrome woman. Charges or matters: rape, sexual assault and having sex with a mentally impaired person at his Dublin home on June 12, 2013. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- June 12, 2013 Incident
- 2015-12-17 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: rape, sexual assault and having sex with a mentally impaired person at his Dublin home on June 12, 2013 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Trial Violent Crime
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