Munster abuse uncles lose appeals over rape convictions

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The unnamed uncles’ appeals against their rape convictions were dismissed by the Court of Appeal on 16 May 2024. The men had challenged their convictions over a juror’s letter to the trial judge.

The Irish Times reported that the men intended to appeal the severity of their 15-year sentences. Reporting restrictions on the nature of the abuse and the letter’s contents remained in place.