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Case No. 6911Rape; sexual assault; gross indecency with a male under 17 · Co. Dublin

Former Garda Reserve member pleads guilty to sample counts of rape and sexual assault of a minor

A former member of the Garda Reserve pleaded guilty in the Central Criminal Court in Dublin to rape, sexual assault and gross indecency against a minor. The offences, which sources say took place over a number of years, began when the victim was a 14-year-old boy. The accused, a man whose age and nationality are not given, pleaded guilty to one count of rape on October 31st, then to further counts at a Monday hearing reported on 18 December 2023. Sentencing was adjourned to January 22nd.

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  4. In court18 Dec
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  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A former Garda Reserve member pleaded guilty to rape, sexual assault and gross indecency against a minor.
Where
The guilty pleas were entered in the Central Criminal Court in Dublin.
When
  • The offences took place over a number of years, starting when the victim was a 14-year-old boy.
  • The Monday hearing was reported on 18 December 2023.
Investigation
The case followed an independent criminal investigation by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (Gsoc).
Charges
The prosecution was directed by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
In court
  • On October 31st the accused pleaded guilty to one count of rape.
  • At the Monday hearing he pleaded guilty to a further count of rape, two counts of sexual assault and two counts of gross indecency with a male under 17.
Sentence
Sentencing was adjourned to January 22nd.
Other details
  • Gsoc chair Rory MacCabe said the offences were committed against a minor by a person in a position of trust and authority.
  • The reports do not give the accused's age or nationality.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA former Garda Reserve member pleaded guilty to rape, sexual assault and gross indecency against a minor. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe offences took place over a number of years, starting when the victim was a 14-year-old boy. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe prosecution followed an independent criminal investigation by Gsoc. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtAt an earlier hearing on October 31st, the accused pleaded guilty to one count of rape. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtAt the Monday hearing, he pleaded guilty to a further count of rape, two counts of sexual assault and two counts of gross indecency with a male under 17. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceSentencing was adjourned to January 22nd. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherGsoc said the offences involved a person in a position of trust and authority. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Dec2023
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Former member of Garda Reserve pleads guilty to sample counts of rape, sexual assault and gross indecency

    Reports a Monday plea hearing in which the accused pleaded guilty to further counts, after an earlier guilty plea on October 31st. Sentencing is adjourned to January 22nd. Gsoc's chair comments on the case.

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