Michael Riordan jailed for sexual assault in Cork

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Michael Riordan was jailed for two years and six months at Cork Circuit Criminal Court on 4 July 2014 after nine guilty verdicts for sexually assaulting his teenage stepdaughter. The assaults were alleged to have taken place at the family home. The jury did not reach decisions on the remaining 12 counts. Riordan maintained his innocence.

The court heard that Riordan had no previous convictions, while defence counsel said prison had been extremely difficult for him. The report said the complainant wanted him publicly named and described the impact of the offending on her life.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.