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'Lovesick' soldier harassed rape survivor
Summary
A 60-year-old Dublin man was given a suspended three-year sentence for harassing a vulnerable woman who had recently ended an abusive marriage, during which she was repeatedly raped. The woman described the man's behaviour as persistent, threatening, and frightening, and stated she was in a very vulnerable position. The man, who pleaded guilty, was sentenced by Ms Justice Eileen Creedon, who considered mitigating factors such as his guilty plea and lack of reoffending. The woman detailed how the man followed her to various places, including her children's schools and local shops, and even threatened suicide. She expressed that the man's actions made her feel unsafe and caused her significant emotional distress. The man's defence argued he was acting out of character and was going through a difficult period. The court acknowledged the woman's victim impact statement, highlighting the lasting effects of the harassment on her mental health and daily life.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Lovesick' soldier harassed rape survivor. Charges or matters: one count of harassing her between February and July 2021. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 2021 Incident
- December 2019 Other
- August 2020 Other
- January 2021 Other
- 2006 and 2018 Other
- Christmas Day Other
- 2026-04-20 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of harassing her between February and July 2021 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Ms Justice Creedon sentenced him to three years' imprisonment but suspended the term on a number of conditions, ordering him to stay away from the woman for a period of five years. Her husband was jailed for nine-and-a-half years in 2023 for five counts of raping her on dates between 2006 and 2018.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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