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Rapist told gardai he abused step-daughter 'to boost her confidence'

Summary

A 72-year-old man who admitted to raping his 14-year-old stepdaughter and sexually assaulting her on multiple occasions between December 2020 and January 2021 has been sentenced to eight years in prison. The victim, now 20, described the severe emotional and psychological impact of the abuse, including anxiety, stress, and fear, which led her to leave home and abandon her education. The judge noted the significant age disparity, breach of trust, and the fact that the abuse occurred in the family home. The man pleaded guilty and expressed remorse, which the court considered as mitigating factors. However, the judge emphasized the severity of the crime and the long-term harm caused to the victim. The sentence was reduced from a headline of 12 years due to the man's age and lack of prior convictions. The man will also be under post-release probation supervision.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Rapist told gardai he abused step-daughter 'to boost her confidence'. Charges or matters: one count of rape, two counts of oral rape and three counts of sexual assault on dates between December 2020 and January 2021. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• December 2020 Incident
• January 2021 Incident
• March 2023 Incident
• 2026-07-31 Publication

Why: He said that he thought because she did not resist, she was consenting but accepts now she co-operated out of fear. CNI source report

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