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Dublin man put dog lead around stepdaughter's neck during sexual abuse

Summary

In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Laura Johnston, now in her twenties, gave an emotional victim impact statement about sexual abuse by her stepfather, George Crombie, who was 47. Johnston, aged 10 to 13 during the abuse, described how Crombie put a dog lead around her neck and used a knife while assaulting her. He also threatened her that if she told her mother, "there would be murder in this flat." The abuse occurred over a three‑year period, mainly on Thursday and Saturday nights, when Crombie was drinking. Johnston said she had once believed Crombie was her real father until her mother revealed he was her stepfather. Crombie pleaded guilty to eight counts of sexual assault. The case was adjourned for sentencing next Monday.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dublin man put dog lead around stepdaughter's neck during sexual abuse. Charges or matters: eight counts of sexually assaulting Ms Johnston in their Ringsend home between February 2004 and December 2006. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• February 2004 Hearing Or Sentence
• December 2006 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2016-11-22 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Animal Related Sexual Offences Stage Hearing Or Decision Violent Crime

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