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Man avoids jail for attempted sexual assault of woman (20)

Summary

In a Dublin case, 21‑year‑old Daryl Ralph pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault of a 20‑year‑old woman during a birthday party on 16 August 2014. The court heard that Ralph and another man forced the victim to touch them sexually, held her head, ripped off her underwear, and attempted to make her touch his penis before stopping. Ralph offered €1,000 in compensation, which the judge directed to be given to the victim, and was ordered to pay an additional €1,500 within three days. Mr Justice Paul Butler imposed a two‑year sentence suspended in full, contingent on Ralph's full engagement with the Probation Service and compliance with its directions. He was also placed on the sex offenders register. The judge noted the victim's distress and the celebratory context of the incident. The case was heard at the Central Criminal Court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man avoids jail for attempted sexual assault of woman (20). Charges or matters: attempted sexual assault at an apartment in Dublin on 16 August, 2014. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• 16 August Incident
• 2018-07-11 Publication

Case subjects

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Topics

Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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