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Man convicted of kidnapping mother of his children
Summary
A man has been convicted of kidnapping the mother of his children at the Central Criminal Court following a two-week trial. The jury returned a guilty verdict after deliberating for over five hours. However, jurors could not reach agreement on charges of rape and extreme domestic abuse during their five-year relationship. Justice Carmel Stewart remanded the accused in custody pending a prosecution decision next month on whether to seek a retrial on the outstanding counts. The woman, aged 29, had obtained a barring order against the man before the November 2014 incident in Longford. She alleged he forcibly removed her from her sister's house, drove recklessly along country roads, and held her at his friend's residence while threatening her. The accused pleaded not guilty to rape, false imprisonment, and production of an article. He also faced multiple assault charges spanning 2011 to 2015, though one assault charge and a breach of barring order were not proceeded with.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man convicted of kidnapping mother of his children. Charges or matters: rape, false imprisonment, and production of an article in November 2015 and three counts of assault causing harm between 2011 and 2015. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 2015 Incident
- November 2014 Other
- 2011 and 2015 Incident
- 2016-12-21 Publication
Why: She said she agreed because she was terrified. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: rape, false imprisonment, and production of an article in November 2015 and three counts of assault causing harm between 2011 and 2015 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Ms Justice Carmel Stewart remanded the man in custody until next month when the prosecution will indicate whether it wants a retrial on the outstanding counts.
Places mentioned
Topics
Domestic Abuse Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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