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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19203Rape · Co. Laois

Laois teenager sent forward for trial over rape charge

A teenager in his late teens with a Laois address has been charged with rape over an alleged offence at a location in Laois on dates between 22 June 2017 and 21 June 2019. At Portlaoise District Court a Garda Sergeant gave evidence of serving him a Book of Evidence, and a Garda prosecutor asked that he be sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court in Dublin. Judge Andrew Cody sent him forward to the current sittings of that court, where he was remanded on bail with legal aid for two counsel. The latest development is that he has been sent forward for trial at the Central Criminal Court, and he cannot be named due to reporting restrictions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A teenager has been sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court on a rape charge.
Where
The alleged rape took place at a location in Laois.
When
The alleged offence took place on dates between 22 June 2017 and 21 June 2019.
Charges
The accused is charged with rape.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant Jason Hughes gave evidence of serving a Book of Evidence on the accused.
In court
  • The accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court.
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the accused should be sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court in Dublin.
  • Judge Andrew Cody sent the accused forward to the current sittings of the Central Criminal Court.
  • The accused was remanded on bail and granted legal aid for two counsel.
Other details
  • The accused is in his late teens, has a Laois address, and cannot be named due to reporting restrictions.
  • The victim's details are not given in the facts or the article.
  • The report is dated 10 November 2023 in the tracker and 12 November 2023 in the article text.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA teenager has been sent forward to the Central Criminal Court on a rape charge. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged rape took place at a location in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on dates between June 22, 2017 and June 21, 2019. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA Garda Sergeant gave evidence of serving a Book of Evidence on the teenager. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with rape. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe Garda prosecutor said the accused should be sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court in Dublin. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody sent the teenager forward to the current sittings of the Central Criminal Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on bail and granted legal aid for two counsel. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused cannot be named due to reporting restrictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused is in his late teens and has a Laois address. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Nov2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Laois teenager charged with rape

    Reports the teenager being sent forward to the Central Criminal Court after appearing at Portlaoise District Court, where he was served with a Book of Evidence and granted bail.

    accused, male