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Older man used teen's sexuality to blackmail him into accepting abuse

Summary

Kevin Keenan has been jailed after pleading guilty to three sexual assaults on a teenage boy between 2004 and 2006. The Central Criminal Court heard Keenan used the victim's sexuality to blackmail and pressure him. Mr Justice Paul McDermott imposed five years and six months, suspending the final 18 months under strict conditions.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Older man used teen's sexuality to blackmail him into accepting abuse. Charges or matters: three counts of sexual assault on dates between 2004 and 2006. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• 2004 and 2006 Incident
• 2026-03-16 Publication

Why: In his victim impact statement previously read to the court by prosecuting counsel, Mr Brennan outlined the hurt, humiliation and fear he experienced because of the abuse. CNI source report

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Read the original CNI report