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Notorious child rapist to apply for bail

Summary

Stephen "Rossi" Walsh, a 65‑year‑old former resident of Belgrave Road, Rathgar, is preparing to apply for bail while he appeals three separate convictions. He is currently serving a 10‑year sentence for raping a nine‑year‑old girl in 1990, imposed by Mr Justice Paul Carney in February 2010. In November 2010 Judge Patrick McCartan added a consecutive three‑year term for indecent assault of a seven‑year‑old girl in 1988. In December 2011 Walsh received another consecutive 12‑year sentence for sexual assault and defilement of a child on occasions in 2008 and 2009. All three convictions are under appeal. Walsh's earlier 15‑year arson sentence from 1993 was imposed by the Special Criminal Court. He is represented by Derek Burke Solicitors on two appeals but wishes to represent himself on the appeal against the 2009 rape conviction.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Notorious child rapist to apply for bail. Charges or matters: rape; indecent assault; defilement of a child. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• February 2010 Incident
• November 2010 Incident
• December 2011 Incident
• 2008 and 2009 Incident
• 2013-11-06 Publication

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Stage Appeal Violent Crime

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