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Jury deliberating in trial of celebrity accused of defiling teenager
Summary
The jury at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court has begun deliberations on the trial of a 40‑year‑old Irish celebrity accused of defiling a 16‑year‑old girl between August and December 2010. He has pleaded not guilty to three counts of sexual acts with a child under 17, alleged to have occurred at his workplace and twice at his home. The State claims he inserted his penis into the complainant's mouth on each occasion. The judge, Pauline Codd, delivered her charge this morning, and the jurors retired at 11.05 am to consider the verdicts.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury deliberating in trial of celebrity accused of defiling teenager. 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 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2023-10-19 Publication
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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