Ireland Donegal man pleads guilty to sexual assault at Letterkenny Circuit Court
A man in his 60s from Donegal, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman at two locations in Donegal in 2015, on a date that is not known, while cross-dressing. He was originally charged with 14 counts of sexual assault and two charges of sexually exploiting a child. On the plea date reported on 25 April 2024, he pleaded guilty at Letterkenny Circuit Court to one count of sexual assault on a without prejudice basis, and the judge granted legal aid for a psychiatric assessment, ordered a probation and welfare report, granted bail and adjourned the matter. The latest development is the adjournment to the October sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court, and no sentence has been reported.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court24 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The man is alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman by masturbating in front of her while cross-dressing and touching or rubbing her body.
- Where
- The alleged offences took place at two locations in Donegal and all charges relate to the same woman.
- The case was heard at Letterkenny Circuit Court.
- When
- The incident took place in 2015, on a date that is not known.
- Charges
- The man was originally charged with 14 counts of sexual assault and two charges of sexually exploiting a child.
- The sexual assault charge is under section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act, 1990, as amended by section 37 of the Sex Offenders Act, 2001.
- In court
- The man pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault on a without prejudice basis when formally arraigned before Judge John Aylmer.
- The judge granted legal aid for a psychiatric assessment and ordered a probation and welfare report.
- The matter was adjourned to the October sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court.
- Other details
- The man was granted bail on the same terms and conditions.
- The defence said the man has no previous or subsequent convictions.
- A publication order prevents the man's identity from being revealed to protect the victim.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe man sexually assaulted a female by masturbating in front of her while cross-dressing and touching or rubbing her body. (donegallive.ie)
- whereThe case was heard at Letterkenny Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
- whereAll the charges related to the same female at two locations in Donegal. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe incident took place in 2015, on a date that is not known. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeThe man was originally charged with 14 counts of sexual assault and two charges of sexually exploiting a child. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeThe charge is under section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act, 1990, as amended by section 37 of the Sex Offenders Act, 2001. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe man pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault on a without prejudice basis. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe judge granted legal aid for a psychiatric assessment and ordered a probation and welfare report. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe matter was adjourned to the October sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
- otherThe defence said the man has no previous or subsequent convictions. (donegallive.ie)
- otherThe man was granted bail on the same terms and conditions. (donegallive.ie)
- otherA publication order prevents the man's identity from being revealed to protect the victim. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Apr2024Donegal cross-dresser pleads guilty to sexual assault
Reports a guilty plea to one of 14 sexual assault counts and two child sexual exploitation charges, the adjournment to October, bail, a probation and welfare report and a psychiatric assessment, and a publication order protecting the victim's identity.
convicted, 60s, malevictim, female