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21-year sentence for Wicklow man who raped stepsons hundreds of times
Summary
In a Wicklow case, a 51‑year‑old man was sentenced to 21 years in prison, with the final seven years suspended, for raping and sexually assaulting two of his step‑sons hundreds of times over a ten‑year period. He also abused one boy with a device he created and forced the boys to commit incest with each other. The judge, Mr Justice Tony Hunt, described the evidence as "industrial quantities" and said the crimes had caused permanent, irreparable damage. The defendant pleaded guilty to 165 counts of rape and sexual assault against one boy and 40 similar offences against his brother between 1993 and 2003. He was ordered to be supervised by Probation Services for five years post‑release, undergo rehabilitation, and have no contact with the two boys. The anonymity orders remain in place for the time being. The victims, who have chosen to waive anonymity, gave moving evidence of the abuse.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 21-year sentence for Wicklow man who raped stepsons hundreds of times. Charges or matters: 165 counts of rape and sexual assault against one boy and 40 similar offences against his brother between 1993 and 2003 at his Wicklow home. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 1993 and 2003 Incident
- 2016-06-03 Publication
Why: At one point the boy decided to kill himself but stopped because he "didn't want him (the defendant) to win. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: 165 counts of rape and sexual assault against one boy and 40 similar offences against his brother between 1993 and 2003 at his Wicklow home (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A Wicklow man who raped and sexually assaulted two of his step-sons hundreds of times over a ten year period has been sentenced to 21 years in prison with the final seven suspended.
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