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10-year sentence for man who claimed he was in consensual sexual relationship with younger cousin

Summary

A 48‑year‑old Kilkenny man was sentenced to ten years' imprisonment, with the final year suspended, for 15 counts of rape, one count of oral rape and one count of sexual assault of a 14‑year‑old boy who lived with his 30‑year‑old cousin. The abuse began when the victim was 14 and continued for over three years, with the man claiming a consensual relationship after the victim turned 16. He admitted forcing the boy to perform oral sex and that he had used cooking oil as a lubricant. The jury heard that the man was often drunk, physically violent and had a history of alcohol problems. The judge ordered the man to undergo alcohol treatment upon release and prohibited any contact with the victim for life. The case was heard in the Central Criminal Court. The unnamed 14-year-old was convicted.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 10-year sentence for man who claimed he was in consensual sexual relationship with younger cousin. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted

When:

• March 2008 Incident
• December 2009 Incident
• 2016-02-08 Publication

Why: He said he never held down a job because of depression and anxiety, his relationship with his partner failed and he was not there for his daughter, "her Daddy is not being present for her in soul and mind". CNI source report

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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