Russell Ward jailed for defilement in Dublin

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Russell Ward was sentenced to four years, with two and a half years suspended, for four counts of defilement at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 13 November 2015.

The offences occurred at Ward’s home between 2009 and 2011, involving his underage step-sister.

The court ordered 18 months of post-release supervision and required Ward to register as a sex offender.

Ward pleaded guilty, and the judge noted the youth of both parties while saying the relationship continued after Ward knew it was wrong.