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Complainant tells trial brother 'learned to rape her' when he was 13
Summary
A woman who alleges she was sexually abused by seven family members has testified in court that her younger brother 'learned to rape' her when he was 13. The woman, who is deaf, is giving evidence via video-link and with the assistance of interpreters and an intermediary. She is one of several complainants in a trial involving seven men, including her four younger brothers and three uncles, who are accused of sexually abusing her over a 17-year period between 1996 and 2013. The accused have denied all allegations. The woman's testimony included details of her brother's alleged actions and her assertion that she was telling the truth. The trial is ongoing before Ms Justice Biggs and an extended jury panel.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Complainant tells trial brother 'learned to rape her' when he was 13. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 2009 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 2008 Other
- December 2010 Other
- 2007 and 2010 Incident
- 1996 and 2013 Other
- 2001 and 2013 Incident
- 2002 and 2013 Incident
- 2003 and 2011 Incident
- 1996 and 1997 Incident
- 2005 and 2006 Incident
- 2016 and 2019 Incident
- 2013 and 2014 Incident
- 2026-02-13 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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