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Kerry man who twice raped 73-year-old woman is jailed for 13 years
Summary
Anthony Hussey, aged 26, was convicted of raping a 73‑year‑old woman in her home on 20 September 2014. He entered the house wearing a balaclava, claimed his boss forced him, and sexually assaulted the victim both vaginally and anally. Hussey pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court. Judge Patrick McCarthy sentenced him to 13 years' imprisonment, back‑dated to his 2014 custody, and imposed a five‑year post‑release supervision order. The judge noted the victim's courage and the seriousness of the offence, while considering Hussey's apology, good character and guilty plea in determining the sentence. The case was heard in the Central Criminal Court, with the judge's remarks and the victim's impact statement recorded in the proceedings.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Kerry man who twice raped 73-year-old woman is jailed for 13 years. Charges or matters: rape and anal rape at the woman's home on September 20, 2014. "One runs short of words to describe the seriousness of some of the offences that come before the court, particularly offences of a sexual nature," Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy said. "This must be regarded as a sexual offence, of its class, of the serious conceivable kind." The judge said a hallmark of the case was the woman's immense courage and determination." He commended her as "a deeply impressive witness" who took the stand to deliver a powerful victim impact statement as part of her healing process. "She was violated in the vilest manner in her own home," he added. "The intrusion makes this case stand out in its seriousness. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 20, 2014 Incident
- 2016-07-25 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: rape and anal rape at the woman's home on September 20, 2014. "One runs short of words to describe the seriousness of some of the offences that come before the court, particularly offences of a sexual nature," Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy said. "This must be regarded as a sexual offence, of its class, of the serious conceivable kind." The judge said a hallmark of the case was the woman's immense courage and determination." He commended her as "a deeply impressive witness" who took the stand to deliver a powerful victim impact statement as part of her healing process. "She was violated in the vilest manner in her own home," he added. "The intrusion makes this case stand out in its seriousness (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He imposed a 13 year sentenced which was backdated to when he went in custody in 2014.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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