Unnamed man jailed for rape at Central Criminal Court

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A 40-year-old man who cannot be named was sentenced for rape at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 8 July 2019, receiving seven years with the final two suspended. The rape followed a Christmas family gathering in 2016.

The man was convicted by a Central Criminal Court jury earlier that year after pleading not guilty. Ms Justice Carmel Stewart said the offence involved a serious breach of trust and imposed the sentence after considering his remorse, lack of previous convictions, good character and testimonials.