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Man to be sentenced for violent sexual assault of woman with intellectual disabilities at her home
Summary
In a case heard at the Central Criminal Court, a 29‑year‑old fisherman pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault of a 58‑year‑old woman with mild intellectual disabilities and schizophrenia. The assault, which took place at the victim's home in Kerry on 29 July 2011, involved physical violence, forced sexual intercourse, and the victim's throat being held. The attacker forced his way into the house after a brief encounter at a pub, punched the victim, and used a cigarette to burn her face. DNA and a fingerprint matched the accused, and the victim's DNA was found on a memoriam card. The victim suffered bruising, abrasions, carpet burns, and difficulty swallowing. She has since lost her independence and her role in the community centre, and she feels frightened and guilty about the incident. The court remanded the accused in continuing custody for sentencing in July, after a guilty plea was entered and a victim impact report was presented.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man to be sentenced for violent sexual assault of woman with intellectual disabilities at her home. Charges or matters: aggravated sexual assault of the then 58-year-old woman at a location in Kerry on July 29, 2011. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 29, 2011 Incident
- September 2011 Incident
- 2015-04-20 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: aggravated sexual assault of the then 58-year-old woman at a location in Kerry on July 29, 2011 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: After ordering psychological assessments Mr Justice Tony Hunt remanded him in continuing custody for sentencing in July.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Pubs And Nightclubs Sexual Offences Stage Trial Violent Crime
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