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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 16125Rape · Co. Donegal

Delay in book of evidence for man charged with rape in Donegal

A man in his 40s, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is charged with raping a woman at a named location in the Letterkenny area, Co Donegal, on a date in 2019, and separately with possessing the controlled drug cocaine on a different date in 2019. He was extradited on a European Arrest Warrant and appeared by video link from Castlerea Prison at Letterkenny District Court, reported on 9 September 2024, where gardaí said the book of evidence was not yet ready and a solicitor criticised the delay. The accused was remanded to Letterkenny District Court until 16 September, which is the latest development reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
A man in his 40s is charged with raping a woman, an offence he is alleged to have committed.
Where
The alleged rape took place at a named location in the Letterkenny area of County Donegal.
When
The alleged rape is said to have occurred on a date in 2019.
Charges
  • The rape charge is brought under Section 48 of the Offences Against the Person Act, 1861.
  • The man is also charged with possessing the controlled drug cocaine on a different date in 2019.
Other details
  • The man was extradited on a European Arrest Warrant over matters alleged to have occurred in 2019.
  • A solicitor criticised the delay in readying the book of evidence.
In court
  • The man appeared at Letterkenny District Court by video link from Castlerea Prison, as reported on 9 September 2024.
  • The accused was remanded to Letterkenny District Court until 16 September.
Investigation
  • Gardaí told the court that the book of evidence was not yet ready.
  • Gardaí said further charges were likely and the book of evidence would be ready shortly after.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged rape took place in the Letterkenny area. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí told the court the book of evidence was not yet ready. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said further charges were likely and the book of evidence would be ready shortly after. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe man is charged with raping a woman at a named location in the Letterkenny area on a date in 2019. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe man also faces a charge of possessing the controlled drug cocaine on a different date in 2019. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared at Letterkenny District Court by video link from Castlerea Prison. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded to Letterkenny District Court on 16 September. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe man was extradited on a European Arrest Warrant for matters alleged to have occurred five years earlier. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Sep2024
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Solicitor slams delay in book of evidence for man accused of rape in Donegal

    No matching case in the list. Adds the charges (rape and cocaine possession), the extradition, the court appearance, the unready book of evidence and the remand date.

    accused, 40s, male