West of Ireland man loses rape conviction appeal

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An unnamed 62-year-old man from the west of Ireland lost his appeal against convictions for raping his goddaughter in the Court of Appeal. He had pleaded not guilty to two counts of indecent assault and two counts of rape.

The Central Criminal Court sentenced him to nine years’ imprisonment in June 2020, with Ms Justice Carmel Stewart presiding. The Court of Appeal, comprising Mr Justice George Birmingham, Mr Justice John Edwards and Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy, dismissed the appeal. The proceedings were reported on 21 March 2022.