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Cork man jailed for sexually assaulting friend's daughter
Summary
A 44‑year‑old Cork man was sentenced to a three‑year prison term, with the last year suspended, for sexually assaulting a friend's daughter on three occasions between January and November 2013. The offences occurred at addresses in Limerick and County Clare while the victim was aged 11 and 12. The man pleaded not guilty but a jury found him guilty on all counts. Judge Patricia Ryan imposed the suspended sentence on the condition that he keep the peace for three years after release and placed him on the sex offenders register. The court heard the victim's interview, describing the assaults, and a victim impact report detailing her fear of older men and the effect on her life. The judge noted the defendant's position of trust and the victim's young age as aggravating factors, while his lack of prior convictions was a mitigating factor.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Cork man jailed for sexually assaulting friend's daughter. Charges or matters: three counts of sexual assault on two dates between January and November 2013 at addresses in Limerick and Co. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 2013 Incident
- October 2013 Incident
- 2016-05-06 Publication
Why: A garda witness testified that when he arrested the accused he said the accusations were being made up by the family because they had fallen out over an incident relating to a mobile phone. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: three counts of sexual assault on two dates between January and November 2013 at addresses in Limerick and Co (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: By Jennifer Ryan A Cork man has been jailed for two years for sexually assaulting his friend's daughter. Sentencing today, Judge Patricia Ryan suspended the last year of a three year prison sentence on condition he keep the peace for three years after his release.
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