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14-year-old boy raped 13-year-old girl he had been dating
Summary
In a County Galway housing estate, a 16‑year‑old was convicted of sexual assault and rape of a 13‑year‑old girl he had been dating for weeks. The trial, held at the Central Criminal Court, saw the accused plead not guilty to three charges of oral rape and one of rape. The jury, after three‑and‑a‑half hours of deliberation, found him guilty on all counts. The judge remanded him on continuing bail and adjourned sentencing to 3 November. The case included a video interview with the girl, who described being forced into sexual acts and later realizing the incidents were rape. Forensic evidence noted bruises on her body, including the genital area, and the examiner highlighted the unusual persistence of such bruising. The prosecution presented a Snapchat message from the girl to her mother, confirming the assault.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 14-year-old boy raped 13-year-old girl he had been dating. Charges or matters: three charges of oral rape and one of rape of the then 13-year-old girl on dates between June and July 2023. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 2023 Incident
- November 3 Adjournment
- July 7, 2023 Incident
- 2025-10-06 Publication
Why: She said after it happened, she had been asking her friends what she should do and they told her what had happened was rape because she didn't want to do it. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: three charges of oral rape and one of rape of the then 13-year-old girl on dates between June and July 2023 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: He remanded the teenager on continuing bail and adjourned the case for sentence to November 3 next.; He remanded the teenager on continuing bail and adjourned the case for sentence to November 3 next.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
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