Kevin McGovern jailed for six and a half years for rape

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Kevin McGovern was sentenced to seven years in prison for raping a woman while she slept in her own home. The final six months were suspended, and the sentence was backdated to November 18, when he entered custody. The judge also ordered him to undergo Probation Services supervision for 12 months after release.

A Central Criminal Court jury convicted McGovern of one count of rape relating to August 21, 2021. Two other charges, sexual assault and burglary, were discontinued after the jury could not agree on them. The judge cited the breach of trust, the impact on the victim and the fact the offence occurred in her home as aggravating factors.