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'Pure and utter f**king lies' - accused described sex abuse allegation by older sister as a 'joke'

Date
2026-03-19
Stage
Trial

Summary

A Central Criminal Court jury heard garda interview evidence from a man accused of sexually abusing his older sister, who described the allegations as lies and a joke. Seven men are on trial over 103 charges involving the deaf primary complainant and, in one case, two other sisters; all deny wrongdoing. The unnamed 34-year-old pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'Pure and utter f**king lies' - accused described sex abuse allegation by older sister as a 'joke'. Charges or matters: one count of sexual assault in relation to this woman between 2005 and 2006 when she was a child; 19 charges of rape and three counts of anal rape. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

Unnamed 34-year-old

Accused

Charges: one count of sexual assault in relation to this woman between 2005 and 2006 when she was a child; 19 charges of rape and three counts of anal rape (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court

Topics

Stage Trial

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