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Man "blacked out" and claims he does not recall raping family friend
Summary
In a case heard at the Central Criminal Court, a 28‑year‑old man pleaded guilty to raping a woman who had been a family friend and "like a sister" to him. The offence occurred on 30 October 2016 at the man's home in County Kerry while the woman was visiting with her family. She woke in a bedroom she shared with her children to find the man having sex with her from behind. The victim's impact statement described a loss of trust, nightmares, and a life changed by the assault, noting that her children were present during the rape. The court, hearing that the man had spent part of his childhood living with the victim's family, imposed a five‑year sentence, suspending the final year on conditions. The judge described the offence as heinous and highlighted the damage to both families.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man "blacked out" and claims he does not recall raping family friend. Charges or matters: raping the woman at his home in Co Kerry on October 30, 2016. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 30, 2016 Incident
- 2020-02-03 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: raping the woman at his home in Co Kerry on October 30, 2016 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: By Fiona Ferguson and Isabel Hayes A man who "blacked out" after drinking and says he does not recall raping a woman who was "like a sister" to him has been jailed for four years. He handed down a five-year sentence but suspended the final year on a number of conditions.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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