Donegal defendant denies rape charges in Central Criminal Court

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An unnamed 33-year-old defendant has pleaded not guilty to rape charges at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 24 October 2019. The trial concerns allegations involving a student in Donegal in February 2015.

Evidence included Garda questioning about video footage and the defendant’s account that sexual activity was consensual. The trial was continuing before Justice Alex Owens and a jury.