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Rapist fails in bid to overturn one of 55 sex assault convictions
Summary
The Court of Appeal dismissed Trevor Richardson's challenge to one of his 55 sexual-assault convictions. The three-judge court found the discrepancies in the complainant's evidence were not out of the ordinary and said credibility and reliability were matters for the jury. Richardson's further complaint about the trial judge's summary of the defence case was also rejected. Trevor Richardson was found guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Rapist fails in bid to overturn one of 55 sex assault convictions. Charges or matters: one count of oral rape and 55 counts of sexual assault by a jury in March 2023. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Found guilty
When:
- March 2023 Incident
- January 1, 2000 Incident
- August 31, 2014 Incident
- May 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2026-03-24 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Charges: one count of oral rape and 55 counts of sexual assault by a jury in March 2023 (Proven)
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty
Places mentioned
- Court of Appeal
- Church Road
- Dublin
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