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Uncle who raped his niece is jailed
Summary
A Cavan man who raped his 16-year-old niece in early 1997 has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison, with three years of post-release supervision. The defendant, a 49-year-old man who cannot be named to protect the victim's identity, pleaded guilty to charges of rape, oral rape, and sexual assault. The Central Criminal Court heard that the victim's mother initially did not report the abuse to the gardaí, and the family was distressed when the girl eventually made a complaint. The victim described the impact of the abuse, stating that her world had crumbled and that her uncle had 'degraded and crushed' her. Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy noted the man's guilty plea, his position of trust, and the severity of the offences. The judge also acknowledged the man's low risk of re-offending and his efforts to address alcohol dependency. The case was finalised at the sentence stage, with no adjournments.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Uncle who raped his niece is jailed. Charges or matters: rape, oral rape and sexual assault at locations in Co Cavan on dates in early 1997. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 2016-06-14 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: rape, oral rape and sexual assault at locations in Co Cavan on dates in early 1997 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A Cavan man who raped his 16-year-old niece has been jailed for six and a half years. He imposed a six and a half year sentence and ordered three years post release supervision.
Places mentioned
- The Central Criminal Court
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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