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DPP to appeal against 15-year sentence imposed on rapist who abducted child
Summary
The Court of Appeal has adjourned the appeal against conviction lodged by Michael Murray, a 44-year-old man formerly of Killiney, Dublin, who was found guilty in 2013 of rape, attempted rape, oral rape, aggravated sexual assault, child abduction, threats to kill, false imprisonment, and theft. Murray was sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment for offences committed in February 2010. The Director of Public Prosecutions is seeking a review of this sentence on grounds that it was "unduly lenient." Mr Justice Birmingham stated that, given Murray's apparent lack of enthusiasm for his conviction appeal, the court may proceed with the DPP's undue leniency application first, departing from the normal practice of hearing conviction appeals before sentence appeals. The matter was put in for case management on Friday. Separately, Murray's earlier appeal against the dismissal of his High Court action against the Irish Prison Service and the Minister for Justice was dismissed by the Court of Appeal in March. That action concerned the recording of his prison telephone calls; both courts found the recording inappropriate but noted it was made inadvertently and not accessed, awarding costs against Murray.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: DPP to appeal against 15-year sentence imposed on rapist who abducted child. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Found guilty
When:
- February 12th Incident
- 2016-06-29 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; Michael Murray (44), formerly of Killiney Oaks, Killiney, Dublin, was jailed at the Central Criminal Court in 2013 for 15 years for rape, attempted rape, oral rape and aggravated sexual assault, child abduction, threats to kill or cause serious harm, false imprisonment and theft. The Director of Public Prosecutions is seeking a review of Murray's sentence on grounds that it was "unduly lenient".; Mr Justice Birmingham adjourned Murray's appeal which was due to be heard next week.
Applicant
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Court of Appeal
- High Court
- Irish Prison
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Appeal Theft Violent Crime
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