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Former hotel manager jailed for rape
Summary
Lee Wainwright, a former assistant manager at the Corralea Court Hotel in Tuam, was sentenced to six years' imprisonment for raping a young woman in 2014. The victim, in her early twenties, was attending a hotel event when Wainwright escorted her to a room and later forced sex on her while she was asleep. He initially denied the rape, claiming a medical condition prevented him from having sex, but later pleaded guilty after DNA evidence linked him to the victim. Mr Justice Paul Butler imposed a six‑year term with the final two years suspended, noting the offence's seriousness and Wainwright's good work record and lack of prior convictions. The court heard the victim's impact statement describing the lasting psychological harm and the loss of trust caused by the assault. Wainwright's counsel read an apology letter to the victim and her family. The sentence reflects the judge's view that substantial custodial punishment is necessary in rape cases.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Former hotel manager jailed for rape. Charges or matters: rape at the hotel on a date in 2014. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 2016-06-27 Publication
Why: He initially told gardaí he couldn't remember raping the woman and then denied it outright, saying he couldn't have sex because of a medical condition. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: rape at the hotel on a date in 2014 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A former Galway hotel manager has been sentenced to six years for raping a young woman when she fell asleep in one of the rooms.
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