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Mature student jailed for six years for raping woman on university campus
Summary
A mature student in his late twenties pleaded guilty to raping a college student on a university campus in February 2022. The victim, who was intoxicated after a night out, could not recall the assault but later discovered semen on her leg and bruises. DNA matched the defendant. He had no prior convictions. The court heard the victim's impact statement, describing the trauma and her refusal to forgive. The Director of Public Prosecution placed the offence in the seven‑to‑ten‑year category. The defendant's counsel highlighted his lack of remorse, his apology, and his character. Judge Paul McDermott sentenced him to six years' imprisonment, with post‑release supervision for three years, and directed him to have no contact with the victim or her family. The sentence reflected the seriousness of the offence and the defendant's guilty plea.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Mature student jailed for six years for raping woman on university campus. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- February 4, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 2022 Incident
- 2025-06-03 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Outcome: A mature student has been jailed for six years for raping a college student on a university campus after a night out drinking three years ago. Mr Justice McDermott sentenced the man to six years in prison and placed him under post-release supervision for a period of three years.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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