John Griffin jailed for sexual assault in Dublin hostel

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John Griffin was jailed for six years at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for two sexual assaults, reported on 28 April 2016. The assaults took place at a Dublin hostel between 23 March and 1 April 2015, involving his male roommate. Griffin pleaded guilty to both counts. The court was told the victim had neurological issues and was vulnerable, and Judge Martin Nolan said Griffin knew about those vulnerabilities. The judge noted Griffin’s co-operation, admissions and remorse before sentencing.