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Violent rapist jailed for 13 years for attack that left young woman with "appalling" injuries
Summary
Rafael Tiso, 31, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for raping and assaulting a 23‑year‑old woman in Dublin. The victim, who was heavily intoxicated after taking an ecstasy tablet, was left in a lane with severe injuries, including a deep tear to her rectum that required surgery. CCTV footage showed Tiso escorting her from a nightclub, leaving her in the lane, then returning to the bar for over an hour. He pleaded guilty to rape, oral rape, aggravated sexual assault and assault causing harm. The judge, Ms Justice Isobel Kennedy, noted the violent and callous nature of the crime and the lasting impact on the victim. A final year of a 14‑year sentence was suspended on the condition that Tiso leave the State for ten years upon release. The case was heard at the Central Criminal Court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Violent rapist jailed for 13 years for attack that left young woman with "appalling" injuries. Charges or matters: rape, oral rape, aggravated sexual assault and assault causing harm to the woman at Montague Lane, Dublin on January 18, 2016. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 18, 2016 Incident
- 2016-11-01 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: rape, oral rape, aggravated sexual assault and assault causing harm to the woman at Montague Lane, Dublin on January 18, 2016 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She suspended the final year of a 14-year sentence on condition that Tiso leave the State on his release for a period of ten years. She said if the court imposed a partly suspended sentence Tiso would be happy to leave Ireland on his release from prison.
Places mentioned
- Offaly Road
- Dublin
- Montague Lane
- Central Criminal Court
- Harcourt Street
Topics
Pubs And Nightclubs Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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