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Drama teacher jailed for 10 years for rape of young girl

Summary

Kevin Carroll, 56, was sentenced to ten years' imprisonment for raping a girl who was about seven when the offence occurred in an Offaly school between 1996 and 1998. He pleaded not guilty to rape and anal rape, was convicted on both counts, and the judge noted that the victim was a defenseless child and that Carroll held a position of authority. The court imposed a ten‑year term, ordered two years of post‑release supervision, and required Carroll to register as a sex offender. The victim gave a victim impact statement, describing the lasting emotional effects and the difficulty of attending school exams in similar halls. Carroll intends to appeal, citing alleged juror misconduct during the trial. No mitigation was offered by the defence. The sentencing took place in the Central Criminal Court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Drama teacher jailed for 10 years for rape of young girl. Charges or matters: rape and anal rape at the Offaly school on a date between 1996 and 1998 when the girl was between six and eight. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted

When:

• 1996 and 1998 Incident
• 2016-02-26 Publication

Why: " She said she had trouble with State exams because they were held in halls similar to the one she was raped in. CNI source report

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