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Rapist claimed apologies were for 'poor sexual performance'
Summary
A man who claimed that his apologies after raping his girlfriend at work were for "poor sexual performance and breaching workplace rules" rather than for sexual assault has been jailed for five years. The 29-year-old defendant, who cannot be identified to protect the victim's anonymity, was convicted by a jury at a third trial in the Central Criminal Court of raping the woman in January 2020. The court heard that the couple were in the early stages of a romantic relationship, and the victim had not felt ready for a sexual relationship. The accused man locked the door of a shower cubicle and raped her after she returned to work. The victim later confided in a colleague and gardai were called. The defendant made admissions to a colleague and was arrested. He later claimed that his apologies were for poor sexual performance and breaching workplace rules. The victim described the adverse effects on her physical and mental health and relationships.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Rapist claimed apologies were for 'poor sexual performance'. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- January 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2026-06-17 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; A man who claimed that apologies he made after raping his girlfriend in work were for "poor sexual performance and breaching workplace rules" rather than for sexual assault has been jailed for five years. Mr Justice Burns imposed a six-year sentence and suspended the final year for three years on condition that the defendant complies with any courses or therapy recommended by the Probation Service.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
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