Ex-soldier's sexual assault appeal dismissed by Court of Appeal

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An ex-soldier had his appeal against a sexual assault conviction dismissed by the Court of Appeal on 17 June 2016. The original offence occurred at Aiken Barracks, Dundalk, Co Louth, on 30 October 2013. The 42-year-old cannot be identified to protect the victim’s identity.

The former soldier had denied the sexual assault charge and four charges of conduct contrary to good order and discipline. He was convicted by a board of Defence Force members, with penalties ranging from fines to detention and discharge.

His appeal against the severity of those penalties remained to be heard, and he was remanded on continuing bail until the sentence hearing.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.