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Man who referred to refugees as 'rape-ugees' to be sentenced for incitement to hatred
Summary
Graham Carey, a truck driver, will be sentenced for incitement to hatred after a livestream in which he referred to refugees as 'rape-ugees' and threatened to throw their 'bleeding corpses into the sea'. The incident followed a local allegation of sexual assault, which was later found to involve a local man. Carey's livestream led to anti-migrant protests and was recorded and shared online. He was found guilty of incitement to hatred and distribution of a recording likely to stir up hatred. During the trial, Carey claimed the alleged assault was set up to target him and that he was a 'political prisoner'. The prosecution highlighted the serious nature of his remarks and the impact on the community. Carey has previous convictions for driving offenses and threatening behavior. The unnamed woman pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man who referred to refugees as 'rape-ugees' to be sentenced for incitement to hatred. Charges or matters: both offences, which are contrary to the 1989 Prohibition of Incitement To Hatred Act. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 2023 Other
- January 30 Incident
- June 19 Adjournment
- July 3 Adjournment
- 2026-07-23 Publication
Why: Det Inspt Ross said Carey told listeners "we're here because women are being raped, Facebook want your children raped. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: both offences, which are contrary to the 1989 Prohibition of Incitement To Hatred Act (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Photo: Collins) A truck driver who referred to refugees as "rape-ugees" and was said to have threatened to throw their "bleeding corpses into the sea" will be sentenced tomorrow morning for incitement to hatred.; Judge Ryan adjourned finalisation to tomorrow morning and remanded Carey on continuing bail.
Places mentioned
- to gather at Finglas Garda Station
- to gather at the garda station
- what happened in the garda station
- by Carey into Finglas Garda Station
- Dunsink Drive
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Dublin District Court
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