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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5659Rape and sexual assault · Co. Dublin

Dublin man charged with 70 counts of rape and sexual assault of young male in 2000s

A man in his 40s pleaded not guilty at Dublin District Court to 70 charges of rape and sexual assault of a young male in the 2000s, and to an additional charge of intimidating a female witness. He was granted bail, and the case is due back before the court in July.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA Dublin man was charged with 70 counts of sexual assault and rape of a young male. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe offences were allegedly committed in south Dublin over several years. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe offences were alleged to have happened in the 2000s. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe case followed a Garda investigation at the Tallaght Divisional Protective Services Unit. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe also faces an additional charge of intimidating a female witness. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe man replied not guilty to each charge. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions directed that the man face trial on indictment in the Central Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe was granted bail and must sign on at a local garda station three days a week. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe was ordered not to contact the injured parties directly or indirectly, including through social media. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted and the case is due back in court in July, when prosecutors will serve a book of evidence. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe man cannot be named for legal reasons and mandatory reporting restrictions. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Jun2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man charged with 70 counts of rape and sexual assault on young male in 2000s

    First report of the case: the man replied not guilty to 70 rape and sexual assault charges and an additional witness-intimidation charge, the DPP directed trial on indictment, and bail terms were set.

    accused, 40s, malevictim, male