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Man who was teen when he sexually assaulted friend is sentenced to time served
Summary
A 22‑year‑old Dublin man was sentenced to one year, with the nine months he had already spent in custody counted toward the term, so he will not serve additional time. He pleaded guilty to a single count of sexually assaulting a 16‑year‑old female friend at a Dublin address on 1 August 2014, when she was asleep after a drinks party. The assault occurred while she was in bed, fully clothed, and the man penetrated her vagina with his finger. The victim, who was in fifth year at the time, later reported depression, anxiety and panic attacks, and said the incident led to unhealthy relationships and loss of confidence. The defendant, who was also 16 at the time, claimed he had asked for consent and that the victim's mum‑like friend had been present the night before.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man who was teen when he sexually assaulted friend is sentenced to time served. Charges or matters: one count of sexually assaulting the girl, who he had been in school with, at an address in Dublin on August 1, 2014, while she was asleep in bed following a drinks party. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 1, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2020-02-03 Publication
Why: She said she went on to have unhealthy relationships with men because she "just wanted to be with someone". CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of sexually assaulting the girl, who he had been in school with, at an address in Dublin on August 1, 2014, while she was asleep in bed following a drinks party (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A man who sexually assaulted his female friend when they were both aged 16 has been sentenced to time served.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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