Ireland Case No. 6580Incitement to rape · Co. Clare
Clare man charged with inciting two men to rape woman sent forward for trial
A 38-year-old man from Co Clare has been charged with inciting two other men to rape a woman, with the alleged incitement taking place between November and December 2020. He also faces charges of impersonating the woman online, inviting people to attend her home and the homes of two other women, and possessing four child sexual abuse images at an Ennis address in January 2021, nine charges in total. The Clare Divisional Protective Services Unit investigated, and a four-volume Book of Evidence has been served on him. He first appeared in court last October, and on 8 February 2024 Judge Alec Gabbett at Ennis District Court sent him forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court, with his bail terms and reporting restrictions continuing.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court8 Feb
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A 38-year-old Co Clare man has been charged with inciting two other males to rape a woman.
- Where
- The case was heard at Ennis District Court.
- When
- The incitement offences are alleged to have taken place between November and December 2020, with one source giving November 18th to December 20th, 2020.
- Charges
- He faces two charges of inciting two named males to rape the named woman.
- He faces three charges of impersonating the woman via internet communications, inviting persons unknown to attend her home and the homes of two other women for the purpose of visiting violence.
- One source says the impersonation took place on fetlife.com and another says on Facebook.
- He faces a charge of possessing four child sexual abuse images at an Ennis address on January 17th, 2021.
- He faces nine separate charges in total.
- Investigation
- The Clare Divisional Protective Services Unit (DPSU) carried out the Garda investigation.
- A four-volume Book of Evidence has been served on the accused.
- In court
- The man first appeared before the court on the charges last October.
- On 8 February 2024, Judge Alec Gabbett at Ennis District Court sent the accused forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court.
- The DPP consents to the case being returned for trial to the Central Criminal Court.
- Other details
- The case is believed to be the first prosecution of its kind brought before the courts.
- The man's bail terms and reporting restrictions are to continue.
24 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA 38-year-old Co Clare man was charged with inciting two other males to rape a woman. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe case was heard at Ennis District Court. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe case was before Ennis District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incitement offences are alleged to have taken place between November and December 2020. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe investigation was carried out by the Clare Divisional Protective Services Unit. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA four-volume Book of Evidence has been served on the accused. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe investigation was carried out by the Clare Divisional Protective Services Unit (DPSU). (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA four-volume Book of Evidence was served on the accused. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe man is charged with inciting two other males to rape a woman. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe man is charged with impersonating a woman via internet communications on fetlife.com, inviting persons unknown to attend her home and the homes of two other females. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe man is charged with possessing four child sexual abuse images at an Ennis address on January 17th, 2021. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeHe faces two charges of inciting two named males to rape the named woman between November and December 2020. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeHe faces nine separate charges in total. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeHe faces three charges of impersonating the woman via internet communications on a website, inviting persons unknown to attend her home and the homes of two other women for the purpose of visiting violence. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeHe is charged with possessing four child sexual abuse images in January 2021 at an Ennis address. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe man is facing nine separate charges in total. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge sent the accused forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe accused first appeared before court last October. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe DPP consents to the case being returned for trial to the Central Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Alec Gabbett sent the accused forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe man first appeared before the court on the charges last October. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe man's bail terms are to continue. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe case is believed to be the first prosecution of its kind brought before the courts. (irishtimes.com)
- otherReporting restrictions in the case are to continue. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 8 Feb2024Man charged with inciting two men to rape woman in first of its kind prosecution
First report of this case. Adds the court appearance at Ennis District Court, the nine charges, the return for trial to the Central Criminal Court, and the continuation of bail and reporting restrictions.
suspect, 38, malevictim, female - 8 Feb2024Man (38) charged with impersonating a woman on Facebook and inciting two others to rape her
First report of this case. The accused faces nine charges, has been sent forward for trial, and a four-volume Book of Evidence has been served.
accused, 38, malevictim, femalevictim, female