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Complainant denies she was never in celebrity's home
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, a 16‑year‑old complainant denied the defence's claim that she never visited the accused's home. The accused, 40, pleaded not guilty to three counts of sexual activity with a child under 17 at locations in Dublin between August and December 2010. The complainant testified that she had told the accused her true age before the acts and that she had visited his home twice, where sexual acts occurred. She also stated she could not recall the exact address of the house. The defence argued she had never been to the accused's house and that no sexual activity took place there. The cross‑examination focused on the complainant's memory of dates, locations, and the alleged sexual acts, with the complainant maintaining that the incidents did occur at the accused's home and workplace.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Complainant denies she was never in celebrity's home. Charges or matters: three counts of engaging in sexual acts with a child under the age of 17 at locations in Dublin on dates between August and December 2010. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 2010 Incident
- December 14, 2010 Other
- January 2011 Other
- August 2010 Other
- February 2012 Other
- October 2010 Incident
- June 17, 2012 Other
- May 28, 2012 Other
- July 2010 Incident
- 2023-10-11 Publication
Why: By Eimear Dodd A woman who says she engaged in sexual acts with an Irish celebrity when she was 16 has rejected a suggestion by his defence that nothing of a sexual nature happened at his home because she never went there. Defence account reported by CNI
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: three counts of engaging in sexual acts with a child under the age of 17 at locations in Dublin on dates between August and December 2010 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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