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"I can't stop screaming inside": Kerry man raped 74-year-old woman after breaking in to her home
Summary
Anthony Hussey, 24, pleaded guilty to raping a 74‑year‑old woman in her home on 20 September 2014. He broke in wearing a balaclava, claimed his boss forced him, and forced the victim to the floor, removing her clothing and assaulting her vaginally and anally. He later told the victim she enjoyed it and covered her with a duvet before leaving. The victim's impact statement described her as sobbing, terrified, and feeling "broken" and "humiliated". Hussey was remanded in custody until 7 June for sentencing. He had no prior Garda record, was a bar manager, and had been registered as a sex offender when he entered his plea. The article reports the victim's emotional state and Hussey's apology letter, but no sentencing outcome is given.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "I can't stop screaming inside": Kerry man raped 74-year-old woman after breaking in to her home. Charges or matters: rape and anal rape at the woman's home on September 20, 2014. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 20, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 7 Adjournment
- 2016-05-25 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: rape and anal rape at the woman's home on September 20, 2014 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Anthony Hussey (24) will be sentenced next month. She spoke of a hill near her home that she used to walk up but could no longer do so without company. "The day will come when I walk to the top of my hill, stand tall, lift up my arms to the sky and scream, scream for all those children and women who have been abused and who can't cry out in despair, those who had to suffer in silence." Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy remanded Hussey in custody until June 7, next for sentence.; She spoke of a hill near her home that she used to walk up but could no longer do so without company. "The day will come when I walk to the top of my hill, stand tall, lift up my arms to the sky and scream, scream for all those children and women who have been abused and who can't cry out in despair, those who had to suffer in silence." Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy remanded Hussey in custody until
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