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Case No. 17507Sexual assault and rape · Co. Dublin

Man goes on trial for alleged sexual abuse of eight boys

A man is on trial at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin on charges of sexual assault and rape involving eight boys. The prosecution says he abused the boys between 1995 and 2007, when they were aged 10 and 11, and lured them with cigarettes. The boys reported the abuse to their mother in 2000 and gardaí were alerted, but the case did not progress. The man has pleaded not guilty to 121 charges, and the trial opened on 23 April 2024 before Ms Justice Eileen Creedon and a jury, where it continues.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
The prosecution says the man abused eight boys over a period of 12 years.
When
  • The prosecution says the alleged offences took place between 1995 and 2007.
  • The boys were aged 10 and 11 at the time of the alleged abuse.
  • The article headline describes the abuse as over 30 years ago, while the key facts give the dates as 1995 to 2007.
Where
The case is being heard at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin.
Cause
The prosecution says the man lured the boys with cigarettes.
Investigation
The boys reported the abuse to their mother in 2000 and gardaí were alerted, but the case did not progress.
Charges
The man has pleaded not guilty to 121 charges against the boys.
In court
  • The trial opened on 23 April 2024 with the prosecution's opening address.
  • Dominic McGinn SC is prosecuting, and the trial continues before Ms Justice Eileen Creedon and a jury.
Other details
One complainant later attacked the man's home and was prosecuted for it.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe prosecution says the man abused eight boys over a period of 12 years. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe case is before the Central Criminal Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences occurred between 1995 and 2007. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe boys were aged between 10 and 11 at the time of the alleged abuse. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeThe prosecution says the man lured the boys with cigarettes. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe boys reported the abuse to their mother in 2000 and gardaí were alerted, but the case did not progress. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe man has pleaded not guilty to 121 charges against the boys. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtDominic McGinn SC is prosecuting the case, and the trial continues before Ms Justice Eileen Creedon and a jury. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherOne complainant attacked the home of the accused a number of years later and was prosecuted for it. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Apr2024
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Man goes on trial for sexual abuse of eight boys over 30 years ago

    Reports the opening of the trial. The man has pleaded not guilty to 121 charges, and the prosecution's opening address is summarised.

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