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Case No. 5041Sexual assault · Co. Dublin · 13 Nov 2021

Former soldier sentenced for sexually assaulting two colleagues at court martial

Former sergeant Richard Muldarry was sentenced at a limited court martial at McKee Barracks, Dublin, after being convicted of sexually assaulting two colleagues and other charges arising from an incident on 13 November 2021. The effective sentence was five days' detention and a fine of €5,100.

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Key facts

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  • whatA former soldier was sentenced to five days of detention and fined €5,100 after being convicted of various charges. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe incident took place at a military base. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe offences arose from events over a number of hours on the morning of 13 November 2021. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeMuldarry was found guilty of three counts of sexual assault, two counts of assault and two counts of misconduct. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeBefore the trial, Muldarry pleaded guilty to two further counts of misconduct and one of drunkenness. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeMuldarry sexually assaulted a woman soldier by placing his hands on her leg without consent and moving them up her thigh. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeMuldarry sexually assaulted a male subordinate colleague by putting his arms around him and moving his face towards him. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe sentencing hearing was held at McKee Barracks on Blackhorse Avenue before Military Judge Col Michael Campion. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge said the offending was a very serious breach of military discipline. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceFor each of the three sexual assault charges, Muldarry received a six-month detention period suspended for one year and fines totalling €3,000. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe effective sentence was five days' detention and a fine of €5,100. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMuldarry was reprimanded or severely reprimanded for other counts under the Defence Act 1954. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe judge said that had Muldarry not left the Defence Forces in April 2022, his offending would warrant a discharge. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Oct2024
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Soldier given suspended sentences for sexually assaulting colleagues

    Reports the sentencing of Richard Muldarry at a limited court martial, including the sentences for each count, the victims' impact statements and the mitigating and aggravating factors the court considered.

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