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DPP to argue that 15-year term imposed on man who raped woman and abducted her child was too lenient

Summary

In 2013, Michael Murray, aged 44, was sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Central Criminal Court for a series of offences committed on 12 and 13 February 2010. The charges included rape, attempted rape, oral rape, aggravated sexual assault, child abduction, threats to kill or cause serious harm, false imprisonment and theft. The jury heard that Murray lured his victim into an apartment by claiming an elderly woman was dying, tied her up, assaulted her, and then abducted her son, abandoning him in a city centre square late at night. He later returned to the flat, drugged and raped the victim. Murray denied all charges but was found guilty on all counts by a unanimous jury. In March 2016, the DPP announced it would argue in July that the 15‑year sentence was unduly lenient. The Court of Appeal scheduled the DPP's appeal for 7 July, while Murray is also due to appeal his conviction.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: DPP to argue that 15-year term imposed on man who raped woman and abducted her child was too lenient. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Found guilty

When:

• February 12th Incident
• July 7 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2016-03-14 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Sexual Offences Stage Appeal Theft Violent Crime

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