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Rape accused told wife "I'm going to finish this tonight", trial hears
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court hearing, a 42‑year‑old man accused of raping his wife pleaded not guilty to rape, assault causing harm and five counts of threats to kill or cause serious harm between 24 May and 1 August 2014. He had previously pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife with a hammer in August 2014. The wife testified that the accused threatened her repeatedly, saying "I can rape you if I want" and "I'm going to finish this tonight," and that he had called her while she was on holiday in Spain, claiming to know her location. She described incidents where he followed her, attempted to seize her keys, and crashed into her car at traffic lights. She also reported that he had installed apps on her phone without permission and turned on location services. The trial is before Justice Isobel Kennedy and a jury of eleven men and one woman.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Rape accused told wife "I'm going to finish this tonight", trial hears. Charges or matters: rape, assault causing harm and five counts of threats to kill or cause serious harm between May 24 and August 1, 2014; a count of assaulting his wife with a hammer in August 2014. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- May 24 Incident
- August 1, 2014 Incident
- August 2014 Incident
- June 8, 2014 Other
- August 6th, 2014 Other
- 2016-06-16 Publication
Why: She said he told her "you want to drop all this barring order stuff because I'm going to do you serious damage. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: rape, assault causing harm and five counts of threats to kill or cause serious harm between May 24 and August 1, 2014; a count of assaulting his wife with a hammer in August 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Trial Violent Crime
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