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Man appeals conviction for sexually abusing fiancee's three young daughters
Summary
In 2009 and 2010, a 40‑year‑old man from Meath sexually abused his fiancée's three daughters, who were in their early to mid‑teens at the time. He was convicted by a jury of one count of rape and 12 counts of sexual assault, and sentenced to ten years' imprisonment by Mr Justice Paul Coffey. The judge praised the resilience of the victims, now in their early twenties, and noted the profound psychological harm inflicted. The man, whose name is withheld to protect the victims, had no prior convictions. He has now filed an appeal, arguing that the trial judge should have warned the jury about the lack of corroboration for all three complainants. Mr Justice George Birmingham, along with two other judges, has reserved judgment on the appeal.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man appeals conviction for sexually abusing fiancee's three young daughters. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Found guilty
When:
- 2009 and 2010 Incident
- 2018-02-09 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; Sentencing the man to ten years imprisonment, Mr Justice Paul Coffey paid tribute to the three victims, who are now in their early twenties.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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