Unnamed man’s sexual abuse conviction upheld on appeal

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A man’s conviction for sexually abusing his stepdaughter was upheld by the Court of Appeal on 22 March 2018. He had received a 12-year sentence after being convicted of rape and sexual assault offences.

The court dismissed both grounds of appeal, finding that the trial judge had properly admitted contested evidence and dealt with the man’s Garda interview memorandum.