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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 15287Rape · Co. Donegal

Donegal man sent for trial on rape charge

A man with an address in south Donegal is alleged to have raped a woman at an address in south Donegal in December 2020. He was served with the book of evidence before a court sitting in south Donegal, and the Director of Public Prosecutions consented to him being sent forward for trial. Judge Sandra Murphy sent him forward to the Central Criminal Court on continuing bail, with conditions including no contact with witnesses or the alleged victim. The latest reported development, published on 5 December 2024, is that he is to face trial in the Central Criminal Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man is alleged to have raped a woman.
Where
The alleged rape took place at an address in south Donegal.
When
The alleged offence took place in December 2020.
Charges
The man faces trial for the alleged rape, which is contrary to Section 48 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 and Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) Act 1981 as amended.
In court
  • He was served with the book of evidence before a court sitting in south Donegal.
  • The Director of Public Prosecutions consented to him being sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court.
  • Judge Sandra Murphy sent him forward for trial on continuing bail.
Other details
  • Bail conditions include no contact with witnesses or the alleged victim.
  • He cannot be named in order to protect the identity of the alleged victim.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged rape took place at an address in south Donegal. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place in December 2020. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant faces trial for the alleged rape of a female. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe defendant was served with the book of evidence before a court sitting in south Donegal. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions consented to the defendant being sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Sandra Murphy sent the defendant forward on continuing bail. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtBail conditions include no contact with witnesses or the alleged victim. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe defendant cannot be named to protect the identity of the alleged victim. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Dec2024
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Donegal man sent for trial to Central Criminal Court on rape charge

    Reports the defendant being sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court, with bail conditions, after a court sitting in south Donegal.

    accused, malevictim, female