Dublin man jailed for anal rape by Central Criminal Court

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An unnamed 54-year-old Dublin man was sentenced by the Central Criminal Court for anal rape, receiving eight years with the final year suspended. Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring deferred the sentence until 1 August 2024, when he was to surrender to the Prison Service at Mountjoy Prison. The proceedings were reported on 22 July 2024. His defence counsel said he did not accept the jury's verdict and cited his good work history and employment as a delivery driver.