Jerry O'Keefe pleads guilty to rape and sexual abuse

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Jerry O'Keefe pleaded guilty to rape, indecent assault and sexual assault at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 17 October 2017. The charges concerned the abuse of his two daughters in Youghal, Cork, between 1980 and 1987. He admitted nine sample charges from a total of 78, including three rape charges. O'Keefe was remanded in custody until 6 November 2017, when he was due to be sentenced. The court heard he had no previous convictions, while his defence referred to his health and childhood abuse.