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Musician to be sentenced for raping stepdaughter
Summary
A 66‑year‑old musician, whose name is withheld to protect the victim, was found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting his stepdaughter between 1994 and 2000. He pleaded not guilty to one count of rape, one count of oral rape and 27 counts of sexual assault, but the jury convicted him on all counts. The victim, aged between 10 and 16 at the time, first reported the abuse to the gardai in May 2012. The abuse occurred frequently in the family home and car, with the accused forcing the girl to touch him and perform oral sex while he was bedridden. The most serious incident was a rape in June 2000, after which the accused gave her a bottle of Jack Daniels and told her not to inform her mother. The victim suffered anxiety, panic attacks, flashbacks, depression and suicidal thoughts, and felt blamed for the abuse.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Musician to be sentenced for raping stepdaughter. Charges or matters: one count of rape, one count of oral rape and 27 counts of sexual assault of his stepdaughter between 1994 and 2000. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- May 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 2000 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 11 Adjournment
- 1994 and 2000 Incident
- 2016-06-28 Publication
Why: She felt guilt and shame because of what her stepfather did to her. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: one count of rape, one count of oral rape and 27 counts of sexual assault of his stepdaughter between 1994 and 2000 (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; A musician who was found guilty earlier this month of raping and sexually assaulting his stepdaughter will be sentenced at the Central Criminal Court in July.; Mr Justice Tony Hunt adjourned sentencing until July 11.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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