Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3217Sexual abuse · Co. Dublin

Majority of sexual abuse charges against six men withdrawn at Central Criminal Court

The majority of 103 charges against six men accused of sexually abusing their deaf female relative were withdrawn at the Central Criminal Court, with the men re-arraigned on 20 charges. A seventh man, the complainant's 33-year-old brother, had all 22 charges against him withdrawn and is no longer on trial.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court28 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whenThe abuse is alleged to have occurred over a 19-year period between 1995 and 2014. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe men were originally charged with a combined total of 103 charges. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeSix men aged between 32 and 55 were re-arraigned on a combined total of 20 charges. (irishtimes.com)
  • charge16 of the 20 remaining charges pertain to the main complainant. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeAccused C is charged with four counts pertaining to the sexual abuse of two other sisters. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeAccused D was originally facing 22 charges. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe majority of allegations against six men were withdrawn and a seventh man is no longer on trial. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe trial opened in October 2025, nearly eight months before the closing speech. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtProsecuting barrister Róisín Lacey SC started her closing speech to the jury on Tuesday. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe jury consists of 13 jurors. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case is being heard by Ms Justice Caroline Biggs. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe DPP withdrew a number of charges against six of the men and all charges against the seventh man. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe prosecution closing speech continues on Wednesday. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe six accused are the main complainant's three uncles and three younger brothers. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherAll men have denied all charges and none of the parties can be named for legal reasons. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe main complainant is deaf. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe main complainant has a borderline learning disability and language deprivation. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Apr2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Majority of allegations against six men accused of sexual abuse withdrawn

    Prosecution closing speech in progress; DPP withdrew majority of charges; six men re-arraigned on 20 charges; seventh man's charges fully withdrawn; abuse alleged over 1995–2014 period.

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