Mother, brother and man’s alleged rape trial collapses

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The Central Criminal Court trial of a woman, her brother and another man accused of sexually assaulting and raping her daughter collapsed on 4 March 2025.

Ms Justice Melanie Greally discharged the jury after saying developments meant the case should be heard by a different jury on another date. She said she had to ensure a fair trial and did not take the decision lightly. The three defendants had denied the charges; a new trial date was to be fixed.