Four Dublin men’s rape charges dropped as trial collapses

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Charges of rape and sexual assault against four Dublin men were dropped at the Central Criminal Court on 18 October 2023, after the complainant could not continue giving evidence.

The State sought permission for her to continue by video link on 17 October, but the application was unsuccessful. The next day, the prosecution entered a nolle prosequi on every count, ending the trial without verdicts.

The men had denied the charges. Reporting restrictions protect the identities of the complainant and all four accused.