Man jailed for nine years for aggravated sexual assault of former sister-in-law

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A man who cannot be named to protect his former sister-in-law’s anonymity was sentenced to 10½ years in prison for aggravated sexual assault. The final 18 months were suspended, leaving a nine-year custodial sentence. The Central Criminal Court heard that he pleaded guilty to the assault at the woman’s Dublin home on July 16, 2021.

The court heard the assault lasted about five hours. The judge cited its prolonged nature, repeated sexual violations, extreme abuse, threats to kill and restriction of the woman’s liberty as aggravating factors. The man had no previous convictions, and his guilty plea was among the mitigating factors. The suspended portion was subject to conditions, including that he leave Ireland within seven days of release and not return for 30 years.