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Case No. 5306Sexual assault · Co. Longford · 2 Sep 2021

Longford energy healer found guilty of sexually assaulting client

David Reilly (50), of Springlawn, Longford, an energy healer, was found guilty at Longford Circuit Court of one count of sexual assault and one count of offensive conduct of a sexual nature against a female client. The offences took place at Energy Healing Ireland in August and September 2021, and the key incident is dated 2 September 2021. Gardaí arrested and questioned Reilly, who told them the complaints were lies. After a trial before Judge Kenneth Connolly and a jury of 12, which returned unanimous guilty verdicts reported on 31 July 2024, Reilly was remanded in custody until he appears for sentencing on 5 November 2024.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted31 Jul
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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Charges
David Reilly was found guilty of one count of sexual assault and one count of offensive conduct of a sexual nature.
What happened
  • The sexual assault involved the woman placing her hands on Reilly's groin while he breathed heavily and stared into her eyes.
  • Reilly told the woman she had sexual blockages that she needed to clear through heavy breathing techniques.
Where
The offences took place at Energy Healing Ireland.
When
The offences took place in August and September 2021; one source says the woman attended two appointments in August, while another says she attended a third appointment alone on 2 September 2021.
Other details
  • The woman had been diagnosed with ME, also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, in 2020 and attended Reilly's practice on a friend's recommendation.
  • Reilly told gardaí the complaints were lies and that he was the victim.
Investigation
Reilly was arrested and questioned by gardaí.
In court
The case was heard at Longford Circuit Court before Judge Kenneth Connolly and a jury of 12, which returned unanimous guilty verdicts on both counts.
Sentence
Reilly has been remanded in custody until 5 November 2024, when he will appear for sentencing.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDavid Reilly was found guilty of one count of sexual assault and one count of offensive conduct of a sexual nature. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe sexual assault involved the client placing her hands on his groin while he breathed heavily and stared into her eyes. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatReilly told the woman she had sexual blockages that she needed to clear through heavy breathing techniques. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe offences took place at Energy Healing Ireland. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe woman attended a third appointment on her own on 2 September 2021. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationReilly was arrested and questioned by gardaí. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Longford Circuit Court before Judge Kenneth Connolly and a jury of 12 people. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts on both counts. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceReilly has been remanded in custody until 5 November 2024, when he will appear for sentencing. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherReilly told gardaí the complaints were lies and that he was the victim. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Jul2024
    Convictedirishtimes.com, first report
    Longford ‘energy healer’ found guilty of sexually assaulting client

    Reports the jury verdict of guilty on both counts, the court details, the remand in custody and the sentencing date of 5 November 2024.

    convicted, David Reilly, 50, male, named, irish (judged from name)David Reillyvictim, female