Ireland Case No. 16396Rape · Co. Meath
Lithuanian man sentenced to 13 years, two suspended, for rape at knife point in Trim
Tomas Kleinas, a 48-year-old Lithuanian man from Victorine Abbey, Trim, Co Meath, was sentenced for raping a woman at knife point in a bedroom while she held her baby. The incident date is not given in the sources, but the woman reported it to Gardaí the following day. Kleinas denied the charges until just before trial, when he pleaded guilty at Dublin Central Criminal Court. Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring imposed a 13-year sentence with the final two years suspended on strict conditions, as reported by Gript on 2 August 2024.
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- Sentenced2 Aug
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Tomas Kleinas, a Lithuanian man who came to Ireland in the early 2000s, was jailed for raping a woman at knife point.
- Kleinas choked the woman in a bedroom while she held her baby and said he would kill the baby.
- Kleinas tied the woman's limbs and blindfolded her.
- Kleinas orally raped the woman and then vaginally raped her.
- Where
- Kleinas is from Victorine Abbey, Trim, Co Meath.
- When
- The sources do not give the date of the incident.
- Weapon
- Kleinas brandished a knife and said he would smash the woman's teeth in.
- Investigation
- The woman reported the incident to Gardaí the following day and was examined at a sexual assault unit.
- Charges
- Kleinas denied the charges until just before the trial was due to start.
- In court
- Kleinas pleaded guilty just before being put on trial for the rape of the woman at Dublin Central Criminal Court.
- Sentence
- Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring imposed a 13-year sentence, noting that Kleinas showed little remorse or empathy.
- The final two years of the sentence were suspended with strict conditions.
- Other details
- The victim asked that Kleinas be identified and that her own identity be withheld.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA Lithuanian man who came to Ireland in the early 2000s was jailed for raping a woman at knife point. (gript.ie)
- whatKleinas choked the woman in a bedroom while she held her baby. (gript.ie)
- whatKleinas said he would kill the baby. (gript.ie)
- whatKleinas tied the woman's limbs and blindfolded her. (gript.ie)
- whatKleinas orally raped the woman and then vaginally raped her again. (gript.ie)
- whereKleinas is from Victorine Abbey, Trim, Co Meath. (gript.ie)
- weaponKleinas brandished a knife and said he would smash the woman's teeth in. (gript.ie)
- investigationThe woman reported the incident to Gardaí the following day and was examined at a sexual assault unit. (gript.ie)
- courtKleinas pleaded guilty just before being put on trial for the rape of the woman. (gript.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Dublin Central Criminal Court. (gript.ie)
- courtKleinas denied the charges until just before the trial was due to start. (gript.ie)
- sentenceMs Justice Mary Ellen Ring imposed a 13-year sentence, noting Kleinas showed little remorse or empathy. (gript.ie)
- sentenceThe final two years of the sentence were suspended with strict conditions. (gript.ie)
- otherThe victim asked that Kleinas be identified and that her own identity be withheld. (gript.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 2 Aug2024Lithuanian man who raped woman told her he would “f**kin kill” her baby - Gript
Gript reports the sentencing of Tomas Kleinas and the details heard in court, crediting the Sunday World. It gives the sentence, the plea and the court's comments on remorse.
convicted, Tomas Kleinas, 48, male, Lithuanian, named, non-irishTomas Kleinasvictim, female