2016-06-29
DPP to appeal against 15-year sentence imposed on rapist who abducted child
Stage: Appeal
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; Michael Murray (44), formerly of Killiney Oaks, Killiney, Dublin, was jailed at the Central Criminal Court in 2013 for 15 years for rape, attempted rape, oral rape and aggravated sexual assault, child abduction, threats to kill or cause serious harm, false imprisonment and theft. The Director of Public Prosecutions is seeking a review of Murray's sentence on grounds that it was "unduly lenient".; Mr Justice Birmingham adjourned Murray's appeal which was due to be heard next week.