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Jury to continue deliberating in garda rape, child cruelty trial
Summary
The jury in the trial of a garda accused of raping his former wife and committing child cruelty towards two of his daughters will continue their deliberations tomorrow. The 48-year-old defendant has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including one count of child cruelty against his 17-year-old daughter and two counts of raping his wife on dates in 2009 and 2021. He also denies charges of child cruelty against his 24-year-old daughter and assault causing harm. The alleged offenses took place in the north-west of the country, and the defendant is a serving member of the gardai on suspension. After a second day of deliberations, the judge instructed the jury to suspend their discussions for the evening and resume tomorrow. All parties in the case have a statutory right to anonymity.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury to continue deliberating in garda rape, child cruelty trial. Charges or matters: one count of child cruelty of his now 17-year-old daughter on dates between 2015 and 2024; two counts of raping his wife on dates in 2009 and 2021; two counts of child cruelty of his now 24-year-old daughter on unknown dates between 2007 and 2020. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 2015 and 2024 Other
- 2009 and 2021 Incident
- 2007 and 2020 Incident
- 2026-07-08 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of child cruelty of his now 17-year-old daughter on dates between 2015 and 2024; two counts of raping his wife on dates in 2009 and 2021; two counts of child cruelty of his now 24-year-old daughter on unknown dates between 2007 and 2020 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
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