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Nine years for man who violently sexually assaulted sister-in-law
Summary
A 41‑year‑old Dominican Republic national was sentenced to ten and a half years' imprisonment, with an 18‑month suspended portion, for violently sexually assaulting his former sister‑in‑law in her Dublin home on 16 July 2021. The court found that he entered her bedroom at about 2 a.m., subjected her to a five‑hour assault in which he repeatedly penetrated her, threatened to stab her 50 times with a metal turkey baster, and physically choked, pulled, and pushed her. He also took her phone when she tried to call for help. The victim, who was found with bruising and abrasions, later escaped at 7:30 a.m. and was taken to a sexual assault treatment unit. She described lasting panic attacks and a "perpetual state of fear and anxiety." The judge noted the prolonged nature of the offence, the multiplicity of sexual violations, and the threats to kill as aggravating factors. The unnamed 41-year-old pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Nine years for man who violently sexually assaulted sister-in-law. Charges or matters: one count of aggravated sexual assault of the woman at her Dublin home on July 16, 2021. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 16, 2021 Incident
- July 2022 Incident
- 2023-10-27 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of aggravated sexual assault of the woman at her Dublin home on July 16, 2021 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A Dominican Republic national who violently sexually assaulted his former sister-in-law in a prolonged and "terrifying ordeal" in her own bed, during which he threatened to stab her 50 times, has been jailed for nine years. She handed down a sentence of 10 and a half years and suspended the final 18 months on a number of conditions, including that the man leave the jurisdiction within seven days of his release from custody, and that he not return to Ireland for a period of 30 years.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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