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Prosecution closes case in Munster abuse trial
2021-07-13
Trial
Summary
In a Munster child‑abuse trial at Croke Park, the prosecution has closed its case against six relatives—parents, aunts, uncles—who are accused of abusing three children between 2014 and 2016. The accused, aged 27 to 56, live in various Munster locations. They are charged with a range of offences, including rape, anal rape, oral rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and wilfully neglecting children. All defendants have pleaded not guilty. The trial, presided over by Mr Justice Paul McDermott, continues with legal arguments until Thursday. Reporting restrictions protect the children's welfare and identities. The case remains in the courtroom, with no verdict yet announced. The prosecution's case is now complete, leaving the defendants to face the court's forthcoming decisions.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Prosecution closes case in Munster abuse trial. Charges or matters: three counts, including sexually assaulting the girl and sexually assaulting one of the boys at locations in Munster on unknown dates between August 18, 2014 and April 28, 2016; 12 counts including rape, anal rape, oral rape, sexual assault and sexual exploitation at locations in Munster on unknown dates between August 18, 2014 and April 28, 2016; 10 counts including rape, oral rape, anal rape, sexual assault and sexual exploitation at locations in Munster on unknown dates between August 18, 2014 and April 28, 2016; four counts, including sexual assault and sexual exploitation at locations in Munster on unknown dates between August 18, 2014 and April 28, 2016. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- August 18, 2014 Incident
- April 28, 2016 Incident
- 2014 and 2016 Incident
- 2021-07-13 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: three counts, including sexually assaulting the girl and sexually assaulting one of the boys at locations in Munster on unknown dates between August 18, 2014 and April 28, 2016; 12 counts including rape, anal rape, oral rape, sexual assault and sexual exploitation at locations in Munster on unknown dates between August 18, 2014 and April 28, 2016; 10 counts including rape, oral rape, anal rape, sexual assault and sexual exploitation at locations in Munster on unknown dates between August 18, 2014 and April 28, 2016; four counts, including sexual assault and sexual exploitation at locations in Munster on unknown dates between August 18, 2014 and April 28, 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Croke Park
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Trial Violent Crime
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