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Teen abused by cousin commended for his bravery

Date
2026-03-06
Stage
Sentence

Summary

The Central Criminal Court heard that a teenager sexually abused and raped by his cousin had suffered a life-altering impact. The cousin pleaded guilty to eight counts of sexual assault and one count of anal rape, receiving three years with the final year suspended and three years on the sex offenders register.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Teen abused by cousin commended for his bravery. Charges or matters: eight counts of sexual assault and one count of anal rape of the child on dates between January and August 2021. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

Case subjects

Unnamed 20-year-old

Defendant

Charges: eight counts of sexual assault and one count of anal rape of the child on dates between January and August 2021 (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: His cousin was today jailed for two years. She imposed a sentence of three years' imprisonment and suspended the final year on condition including assessment for therapeutic or offence related intervention and 12 months probation supervision post release.

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • The Central Criminal Court

Topics

Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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