Laois man jailed for five years for marital rape

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A Laois man was jailed for five years for marital rape at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 20 December 2016. The sentence was seven years, with the final two years suspended.

The court heard that he had also pleaded guilty to assault causing harm after repeatedly punching his wife in the face. A jury had found him guilty of raping her, although he continues to deny the rape conviction; he cannot be named for legal reasons.