Cork man’s rape sentence appeal dismissed

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A 70-year-old man’s 14-year sentence, with two years suspended, for raping his step-daughter was upheld by the Court of Appeal on 15 May 2018.

The offending occurred at the family home in Cork between 1974 and 1979, when the girl was aged between 11 and 16.

He had pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to 18 counts of rape and sexual abuse. The appeal court found the sentence was within the sentencing judge’s lawful discretion and dismissed the appeal.