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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19298Rape · Co. Limerick · 22 Apr 2017

Limerick brothers lose Court of Appeal challenge to rape convictions

On the night of 22 April 2017, a 14-year-old girl was raped at a location in the west of Ireland. Two Limerick brothers, now aged 29 and 28, were convicted after a trial at the Central Criminal Court in November 2021, and both were jailed for 11 years. The younger brother was also convicted of sexual assault and sentenced to eight years, to run concurrently. On 31 October 2023, the Court of Appeal dismissed the brothers' challenge to their convictions, so they remain in jail.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court31 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Two Limerick brothers, aged 29 and 28, were convicted of raping a 14-year-old girl.
When
The offence occurred on the night of 22 April 2017.
Where
The offence took place at a location in the west of Ireland.
Other details
The girl was reported to have been comatose from alcohol the men had bought.
Charges
  • The brothers pleaded not guilty to the rape charges.
  • The younger brother was also convicted of the additional charge of sexual assault.
In court
  • The brothers were convicted after a trial at the Central Criminal Court in November 2021.
  • On appeal, the brothers argued that a Garda question should have been specifically addressed in the judge's re-charge to the jury.
  • On 31 October 2023, Mr Justice John Edwards dismissed the brothers' appeal against their convictions at the Court of Appeal.
Sentence
  • The brothers were jailed for 11 years.
  • The younger brother was sentenced to a further eight years in prison for sexual assault, to run concurrently.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo Limerick brothers failed in a bid to overturn their convictions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe brothers were convicted of the rape of a 14-year-old girl. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe offence took place at a location in the west of Ireland. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe offence occurred on the night of 22 April 2017. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe brothers were convicted after a trial at the Central Criminal Court in November 2021. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe appellants argued that a Garda question should have been specifically addressed in the judge's re-charge to the jury. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtMr Justice John Edwards rejected the appeal. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtMr Justice Edwards dismissed the appeal. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe brothers were jailed for 11 years. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe younger brother was also convicted of sexual assault and sentenced to eight years in prison, to run concurrently. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Oct2023
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick brothers to stay in jail after appeal of rape of 14 year old girl fails

    Court of Appeal dismissed the brothers' appeal against their convictions for rape and sexual assault. The convictions followed a November 2021 trial at the Central Criminal Court. The article gives the incident date as 22 April 2017.

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