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Jury deliberating in trial of man accused of repeatedly abusing stepdaughter

Date
2018-05-02
Stage
Trial

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:

Case subjects

Unnamed accused

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

Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court

Topics

Sexual Offences Stage Trial Violent Crime

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