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Victim tells court he doesn't believe mother did anything wrong
Summary
In a victim impact report, a 12‑year‑old boy whose mother was convicted of child cruelty told the Central Criminal Court that he does not believe she did anything wrong. He blamed his 64‑year‑old father, who was convicted of nine counts of raping him when he was six and seven, and of putting him in a wooden box and nailing it shut in their Waterford home. The boy, now in specialised residential care in the UK, said he wished his mother had taken him away or placed him in care when the abuse started. He remains angry that she stayed with his father but says she was manipulated by him. The boy is two years behind in school, still shows aggression, and his long‑term mental and physical health is likely to be affected by the abuse. The unnamed 37 year old pleaded not guilty and was acquitted.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Victim tells court he doesn't believe mother did anything wrong. Charges or matters: child cruelty but found not guilty of sex assault relating to allegations she had sex or simulated sex with her child, Both parents had pleaded not guilty to the offences which occurred between 2009 and 2011 in their Waterford home. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Acquitted
When:
- September 23rd Adjournment
- October 17th Adjournment
- 2009 and 2011 Incident
- 2016-07-26 Publication
Why: " Ms Walley said she was being "deliberately circumspect about the wider allegations" because the accused was acquitted of the sexual abuse allegations. CNI source report
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Defendant
Charges: child cruelty but found not guilty of sex assault relating to allegations she had sex or simulated sex with her child, Both parents had pleaded not guilty to the offences which occurred between 2009 and 2011 in their Waterford home (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Acquitted
Outcome: Acquitted; Today Mr Justice Robert Eager said he would not impose sentence on the 37 year old woman until he has dealt with her partner, who is next due in court on September 23rd.; The judge remanded the woman in continuing custody until October 17th.
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