Man on trial over causing serious harm with HIV

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The unnamed man is on trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to two former partners, reported on 2 July 2018. The alleged offences occurred between November 2009 and June 2010. He has pleaded not guilty. During Garda interviews, he said unprotected sex was not intentional and happened when they were drunk. The prosecution alleges he knew he had HIV when the women were infected. The trial was continuing before Judge Martin Nolan and a jury.