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Man convicted of sexual assault on girl (6) after three trials
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court case, a 49‑year‑old man was convicted of sexually assaulting a six‑year‑old girl who was visiting his daughter. The conviction followed three separate trials, during which the child gave evidence twice. The judge, Elma Sheahan, noted the offence as a significant breach of trust, describing the victim's impact statement as "very sad reading." She acknowledged the girl's resilience throughout the process. The man, who had pleaded not guilty, was sentenced to four years' imprisonment. He is already serving a longer sentence for a more serious offence and is expected to be released in 2023. The investigation revealed that the man had been in the sitting room with the victim and her friend, and that he had placed his hand under the victim's skirt and touched her vagina outside her underwear. The victim's mother reported the incident to Gardaí, leading to the man's arrest and interview. He denied the allegation.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man convicted of sexual assault on girl (6) after three trials. Charges or matters: sexually assaulting the six-year-old girl in Dublin on October 1, 2016. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- October 1, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2021-06-29 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: sexually assaulting the six-year-old girl in Dublin on October 1, 2016 (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; A man who after three trials was convicted of sexually assaulting a young girl while she was visiting his daughter has been jailed for four years. She sentenced the man to four years in prison after noting that the man is currently serving a long prison sentence on a more serious matter and is due for release in 2023.
Places mentioned
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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