Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11732Oral rape · Co. Donegal

Donegal man sentenced for oral rape of 14-year-old girl in 2022

Jason McLaughlin of Gleneely, Co Donegal, pleaded guilty to oral rape of a 14-year-old girl in Culdaff in January 2022. Judge Mary Ellen Ring sentenced him to two and a half years in prison, with the final 18 months suspended.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced18 Dec
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJason McLaughlin pleaded guilty to oral rape. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe court heard that McLaughlin got the girl to perform oral sex on him after they met behind Culdaff filling station. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe offence took place at a place in Culdaff. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe offence took place on an unknown date in January 2022. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe offending came to light in July of that year after the girl told her mother what had happened. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationWhen gardaí interviewed McLaughlin in 2023, he confirmed that he was aged 16 at the time and knew she was aged 14. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard before the Criminal Courts of Justice. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceMcLaughlin was sentenced to two and a half years in prison, with the final 18 months suspended for one year. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceMcLaughlin was placed under Probation Service supervision for one year post-release. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceThe €10,000 token of remorse brought by McLaughlin is to be paid to the injured party in January 2026. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe judge noted the breach of trust and that the defendant had overpowered the victim as aggravating factors. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Dec2025
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Donegal man jailed for oral rape of girl, 14, when he was 16

    Reports the sentencing at the Criminal Courts of Justice, including the sentence terms, probation supervision, the €10,000 remorse payment and the judge's remarks.

    victim, 14, femaleconvicted, Jason McLaughlin, 16, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jason McLaughlin