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Uncle accused of sexual abuse described niece as 'tapped in the head'
Summary
A Central Criminal Court trial involving seven men accused of sexually abusing a deaf family member heard transcripts of garda interviews, including denials by a 34-year-old brother and statements made by a 55-year-old uncle. The men deny wrongdoing and the trial continues before Ms Justice Caroline Biggs.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Uncle accused of sexual abuse described niece as 'tapped in the head'. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 2009 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 2008 Other
- December 2010 Other
- 1996 and 2013 Other
- 2001 and 2013 Incident
- 2002 and 2013 Incident
- 2003 and 2011 Incident
- 2007 and 2010 Incident
- 1996 and 1997 Incident
- 2005 and 2006 Incident
- 2016 and 2019 Incident
- 2013 and 2014 Incident
- 2026-03-10 Publication
Why: "(Your) sister knows you because you came in and raped her," the interviewing garda put to the man, the court heard. Court evidence reported by CNI
Case subjects
Unnamed 34-year-old
Accused
Places mentioned
Court Venue
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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