Two Leitrim men’s rape trial reaches jury deliberations

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Two Leitrim men’s rape trial reached jury deliberations at the Central Criminal Court on 8 November 2019. The alleged offences concerned a flat in a Leitrim town during 2017. Both men deny rape, while one also denies oral rape. The prosecution said the complainant was unable to consent after drinking, while the defence argued that she consented and challenged the investigation. The jury was due to resume deliberations on 11 November 2019.