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Husband accused of rape tells trial he was "shocked" to hear allegation

Summary

In a 2017 trial at the Central Criminal Court, a 44‑year‑old Dublin man pleaded not guilty to two counts of rape, one count of oral rape and one count of anal rape against his wife on Christmas Day 2003. He testified that the couple had been drinking, that they had consensual sex after the children were put to bed, and that he had not engaged in anal sex. He said his wife later accused him of rape the next morning, which shocked him. The prosecution argued that he had forced sex and used the words "I've been waiting to do this for a long time" and "You're my wife" to justify the act. The case remains in its closing stages, with a jury of eight women and four men expected to retire tomorrow morning to consider a verdict.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Husband accused of rape tells trial he was "shocked" to hear allegation. Charges or matters: two counts of rape, one count of oral rape and one count of anal rape of his then-wife on December 25, 2003. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• December 25, 2003 Hearing Or Sentence
• Christmas Day Incident
• Christmas night Incident
• Christmas Day 2003 Incident
• 2017-07-12 Publication

Why: Mr O'Kelly said the relationship broke down because of what happened on Christmas Day. CNI source report

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Sexual Offences Stage Trial

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Read the original CNI report