Ireland Former soldier convicted of sexually assaulting two colleagues awaits sentence
The offences against a female colleague and a male colleague took place between 2am and 5.30am on 13 November 2021 in County Dublin, where the 44-year-old male former NCO was highly intoxicated and agitated after a row. In April 2024 he was found guilty of seven charges at a limited court martial held in McKee Barracks in Dublin, following a two-week trial. At a pre-sentence hearing on 17 May 2024 he told the court that his drinking that night was the biggest mistake of his life. The case was adjourned to a date in early June 2024 so victim impact statements can be prepared, and no sentence has yet been imposed.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted17 May
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A former soldier, a 44-year-old male former NCO, was convicted of sexually assaulting two colleagues.
- He was convicted of sexually assaulting a female colleague by placing his hands on her leg without consent and moving them up her thigh.
- He was convicted of sexually assaulting a male colleague by putting his arms around him in a hugging gesture.
- When
- The offences took place between 2am and 5.30am on 13 November 2021.
- Where
- The case was heard at a limited court martial held in McKee Barracks in Dublin.
- Cause
- The accused was highly intoxicated and agitated following a row.
- Charges
- He was found guilty of seven charges, including three of sexual assault involving two victims, and of conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline under the Defence Act 1954.
- In court
- The court martial followed a two-week trial and the verdict was reported in April 2024.
- At a pre-sentence hearing on 17 May 2024 he said his drinking that night was the biggest mistake of his life and that he is unsure he can ever forgive himself.
- The case was adjourned to a date in early June 2024 to allow victim impact statements to be prepared.
- Sentence
- No sentence has yet been imposed.
- Other details
- He has no criminal convictions in civilian courts.
- He resigned from the Defence Forces in 2022 after a military career of over 22 years.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe former soldier was convicted of sexually assaulting two colleagues. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatHe was convicted of sexually assaulting a female colleague by placing his hands on her leg without consent and moving them up her thigh. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatHe was convicted of sexually assaulting a male colleague by putting his arms around him in a hugging gesture. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe court martial was held in McKee Barracks in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe offences took place between 2am and 5.30am on November 13, 2021. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeThe accused was highly intoxicated and agitated following a row. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeHe was found guilty of seven charges at a limited court martial. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeHe was convicted of three charges of sexual assault involving two victims. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned to a date in early June to allow for victim impact statements to be prepared. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHe was also convicted of conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline under the Defence Act 1954. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHe has no criminal convictions in civilian courts. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHe resigned from the Defence Forces in 2022 after a military career of over 22 years. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 17 May2024Ex-soldier who sexually assaulted two colleagues: 'It's my biggest mistake'
Reports the accused's pre-sentence plea at a court martial after his conviction last month on seven charges, and the adjournment for victim impact statements.
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