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Jury deliberating in trial of man accused of repeatedly abusing stepdaughter
Summary
The jury in the trial of an unnamed man accused of repeatedly sexually abusing his stepdaughter has retired for the night after failing to reach a verdict. He pleaded not guilty to 48 counts of sexual assault and 21 counts of anally raping the girl between 2003 and 2013, when she was aged eight to 18. The jury will resume deliberations tomorrow before Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury deliberating in trial of man accused of repeatedly abusing stepdaughter. Charges or matters: 48 counts of sexual assault and 21 counts of anally raping the girl between 2003 and 2013 when she was aged between eight and 18. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 2003 and 2013 Incident
- 2018-05-02 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: 48 counts of sexual assault and 21 counts of anally raping the girl between 2003 and 2013 when she was aged between eight and 18 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Trial Violent Crime
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