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Rape trial complainant denies she invited four men upstairs for sex

Summary

In a Dublin rape trial, a 24‑year‑old woman denies that she invited four men upstairs to have sex with them. She says she invited the first accused to her home on the night of the alleged rape because her mother and sister were not home and she feared being alone. She met the first accused through a friend, had communicated with him before, and had met him previously. When he arrived, three other men were present. She says she asked what they were doing there, and they discussed "weed" and drinks. She moved to the upstairs area because it was warmer. She denies that she invited the men because she had agreed to sex, although she admits she dressed to impress the first accused. The four accused, aged 25, 25, 23 and 24, have all pleaded not guilty to various counts of rape and sexual assault.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Rape trial complainant denies she invited four men upstairs for sex. Charges or matters: oral rape. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• December 8 Incident
• 2023-10-16 Publication

Why: A woman who alleges she was raped by four men has denied a defence lawyer's suggestion that the reason she invited the men upstairs is because she had agreed to have sex with them. Defence account reported by CNI

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report