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Abuse allegations 'concocted' due to family will dispute, defence says
Summary
A trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court is ongoing regarding allegations of historical sexual abuse by two brothers against their younger siblings. The accused, referred to as 'Unnamed accused,' 'eldest brother,' and 'His brother,' are alleged to have indecently assaulted their younger brothers between 1979 and 1988. All three defendants have pleaded not guilty to the charges. The eldest brother faces 35 sample counts of indecently assaulting his two younger brothers between 1979 and 1985, while 'His brother' faces 16 sample counts of indecently assaulting the youngest brother between 1985 and 1988. The trial has heard that one of the complainants alleged he was raped up to 1,200 times over several years. The defence has argued that the allegations were concocted due to a family will dispute. The jury has begun deliberations and will resume on Friday. The case is at the trial stage with no findings, sentences, or finalisations yet determined.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Abuse allegations 'concocted' due to family will dispute, defence says. Charges or matters: 35 sample counts of indecently assaulting his two younger brothers on dates between 1979 and 1985; 16 sample counts of indecently assaulting the youngest brother between 1985 and 1988; indecently assaulting his two younger brothers; indecently assaulting the youngest brother. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 1979 and 1985 Other
- 1985 and 1988 Other
- 2020-09-10 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: indecently assaulting the youngest brother (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Accused
Charges: 35 sample counts of indecently assaulting his two younger brothers on dates between 1979 and 1985; 16 sample counts of indecently assaulting the youngest brother between 1985 and 1988 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Defendant
Charges: indecently assaulting his two younger brothers (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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