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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23482Indecent assault · Co. Kilkenny

Elderly man sent for trial on 16 indecent assault charges in Kilkenny

An elderly man, who cannot be named by order of the judge, was sent forward for trial at Kilkenny District Court to face 16 counts of indecent assault relating to three male victims, with the offences dating from 1974 to 1978. The DPP consented to the case being heard at Kilkenny Circuit Court's present sittings.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court21 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • chargeThree charges relating to a male date between September 1, 1977, and June 30, 1978. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeThree charges relating to a second male date between August 24, 1976, and June 30, 1977. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeTen charges relating to a third male date between August 27, 1974, and June 30, 1975. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe man was sent forward for trial at Kilkenny District Court to face 16 counts of indecent assault. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtA book of evidence containing 16 charges was presented to the elderly man at a sitting of the district court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe judge made the order for the case to proceed to Circuit Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe man cannot be named by order of the judge. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Dec2022
    In courtkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Indecent assault charges - man sent for trial by Kilkenny Court

    Man sent for trial at Kilkenny Circuit Court on 16 counts of indecent assault; DPP consented to hearing at present sittings.

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