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Former garda bids to overturn conviction for sex attack on girl (11)
Summary
A 60‑year‑old former Garda, whose name is withheld to protect the victim, has appealed his conviction for sexually assaulting an 11‑year‑old girl and for possession of child pornography. He will be released from custody on Friday after serving a three‑year sentence. In the Court of Appeal he argued that the child‑pornography evidence should not have been tried alongside the assault charge and that the three‑year post‑release supervision was disproportionate. His counsel said the DVD was unrelated to the assault and that it had been created at least eight years earlier. The Director of Public Prosecutions countered that both offences were sexual and involved children, justifying joint trial. The court has reserved judgment.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Former garda bids to overturn conviction for sex attack on girl (11). Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Convicted
When:
- September 15 Incident
- 2021-02-15 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; He was sentenced to four years and six months imprisonment with the final 18 months suspended for the sexual assault charge.
Places mentioned
- Court of Appeal
- Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
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