Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 6765Sexual assault · Co. Dublin

American businessman can return to US while deciding plea on sexual assault charge at Shelbourne Hotel

A man in his 50s, described as a wealthy American businessman, has been charged with sexually assaulting a male in Dublin's Shelbourne Hotel. He was granted bail, can return to the US, and his case will be dealt with in the District Court on a guilty plea only.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged3 Apr
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whenThe accused was charged on Friday (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe was granted nominal bail with strict conditions (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe appeared at Dublin District Court on Thursday to lodge €30,000 and seek an adjournment (irishtimes.com)
  • courtOtherwise he must face trial on indictment in the Circuit Court (irishtimes.com)
  • courtDefence counsel indicated the client intended to plead not guilty (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe can return to the US provided he comes back when required (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe charge carries a possible jail sentence of up to five years (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe accused is a tourist from the US with no ties to the jurisdiction (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Apr2025
    Chargedirishtimes.com, first report
    Businessman can return to US while deciding plea for charge of sexual assault at Shelbourne Hotel

    First detailed court report: accused lodged €30,000 bail, granted permission to return to the US, DPP directed guilty-plea-only at District Court level, defence indicated intention to plead not guilty.

    victim, maleaccused, 50s, male, American, non-irish