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Extra four years in jail for man who sexually abused six of his former partner's daughters after successful DPP appeal
Summary
A 54‑year‑old Dublin man, who pleaded not guilty to 60 counts of sexual assault against six daughters of a former partner, was found guilty on all counts and originally sentenced to seven years, two of which were suspended. After a failed appeal, the Director of Public Prosecutions successfully sought a review on the grounds that the sentence was unduly lenient. The Court of Appeal imposed a new sentence of nine years imprisonment, removing the suspended portion because the defendant is unwilling to participate in a sex offenders programme. The court noted that the abuse, which occurred over many years and involved repeated sexual contact and forced viewing of pornography, was a severe breach of trust. The new nine‑year term is the final imposed sentence, with no suspended part. The case remains at the appellate stage.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Extra four years in jail for man who sexually abused six of his former partner's daughters after successful DPP appeal. Charges or matters: 60 counts of sexual assault between 1994 and 2005. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Found guilty
When:
- May 31 2013 Incident
- 1994 and 2005 Incident
- 2015-06-18 Publication
Why: A Dublin man jailed for five years for sexually abusing six of his former partner's daughters has been given an extra four years in jail and has lost the suspended part of his sentence because he's unwilling to engage in a sex offenders programme. CNI source report
Case subjects
Appellant
Charges: 60 counts of sexual assault between 1994 and 2005 (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; A Dublin man jailed for five years for sexually abusing six of his former partner's daughters has been given an extra four years in jail and has lost the suspended part of his sentence because he's unwilling to engage in a sex offenders programme. He was found guilty by a jury on all counts and sentenced to seven years imprisonment with the final two suspended by Judge Desmond Hogan on May 31 2013.
Places mentioned
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Appeal Violent Crime
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