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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5526Rape · Co. Westmeath

Bláthnaid Raleigh 'disappointed' with Mullingar Rugby Club response after rape conviction

Bláthnaid Raleigh, who waived her anonymity, said she was 'disappointed' with Mullingar Rugby Club's response after Jonathan (Johnny) Moran, a well-known player with the club, was convicted of raping her in 2019 and sentenced to eight years. The club, which did not learn of the charge until a month after the conviction, expelled Moran and removed his social media posts but did not issue a public statement to its members.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced6 Jul
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJonathan Moran raped Bláthnaid Raleigh with a bottle in 2019 (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe victim was 19 at the time of the rape (irishtimes.com)
  • whatMoran was the same age as the victim at the time of the rape (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe victim and Moran met during the Galway Arts Festival (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe attack occurred at a house where Moran was staying with friends (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMoran pleaded not guilty at his trial (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMoran did not give evidence at his trial (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceMoran was sentenced to eight years (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe club did not know about the charge until June, a month after the conviction (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe club took down social media posts about Moran's performances (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe club expelled Moran following an emergency meeting (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe victim waived her right to anonymity so Moran could be publicly named (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe victim's brother moved to Tullamore Rugby Club from the Mullingar club (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMoran has never explained why he did what he did or expressed remorse (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Jul2024
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Bláthnaid Raleigh ‘disappointed’ with response of Mullingar club after conviction of one of its players for rape

    The article focuses on the victim's reaction to the rugby club's response after the conviction and sentencing, and includes her comments on the trial experience, the club's handling of the situation, and her support for Rape Crisis services.

    victim, Bláthnaid Raleigh, 19, female, irish (judged from name)Bláthnaid Raleighconvicted, Jonathan (Johnny) Moran, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jonathan (Johnny) Moran