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Celebrity's account 'riddled with inconsistencies', prosecution tell defilement jury
Summary
In a trial for defilement of a 16‑year‑old girl, the 40‑year‑old defendant pleaded not guilty to three counts of sexual acts with a child under 17 at locations in Dublin between August and December 2010. Prosecuting counsel, Eilis Brennan SC, told the jury that the defendant's account was "unbelievable" and "riddled with inconsistencies". She contrasted the defendant's version with the complainant's, describing the latter as coherent and the former as lacking sense. Brennan highlighted specific discrepancies, such as a claimed lunch meeting in January 2011 that the complainant denied, and the defendant's assertion that he had shown her pictures of his home after discovering she lied about her age. She urged the jury to weigh the credibility of both parties, noting that the defendant had denied all wrongdoing and that consent was not a defence under the legislation. The defence's closing speech was scheduled for the following day.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Celebrity's account 'riddled with inconsistencies', prosecution tell defilement jury. 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 Other
- January 2011 Incident
- August 2010 Incident
- December 14, 2010 Other
- 2023-10-17 Publication
Why: "When people exchange numbers, it's usually because they are attracted to each other or planning to go on a date. CNI source report
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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