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Husband convicted of raping wife

Summary

In a 13‑day trial at the Central Criminal Court, a 42‑year‑old man was convicted of raping his wife in their home in May 2014 and of threatening to cut her face with a carving knife the day before. He was also found guilty of threatening to kill her over the phone the following day. The jury could not reach verdicts on charges that he head‑butted her in May 2014 and threatened to do "serious damage" to her when they met to discuss custody of their son. The accused denied the rape and other allegations, claiming jealousy over his wife's career and a sense of being excluded by her family. He had previously pleaded guilty to assault with a hammer in August 2014. Justice Isobel Kennedy ordered his registration as a sex offender and remanded him in custody for sentencing on 18 July. The unnamed 42 year old pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Husband convicted of raping wife. Charges or matters: assaulting his wife with a hammer in August 2014; rape, assault causing harm and five counts of threats to kill or cause serious harm between May 24 and August 1, 2014. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• May 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
• August 2014 Incident
• May 24 Adjournment
• August 1, 2014 Adjournment
• July 18 Adjournment
• March 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
• May 25, 2014 Incident
• August 7th Incident
• 2016-06-30 Publication

Why: The woman gave evidence that she had to stay in contact with the accused because a family court judge ruled he should be given access to their child. CNI source report

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Topics

Sexual Offences Stage Trial Violent Crime

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