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Case No. 21830Sexual assault · Co. Donegal

Man in 40s faces trial on two sexual assault charges in Donegal

A man in his 40s from west Donegal is charged with two counts of sexual assault on dates unknown in 2014 and 2016. He appeared before Falcarragh District Court on 21 March 2023, where a book of evidence was served. The DPP directed that he be forwarded to Letterkenny Circuit Court, which commences on 2 May 2023. A publication order was issued to protect the victim's identity.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court21 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
The man is charged with two counts of sexual assault.
When
The sexual assaults occurred on dates unknown in 2014 and 2016.
Where
The offences are in west Donegal.
In court
  • The man appeared before Falcarragh District Court on 21 March 2023, where a book of evidence was served.
  • The DPP directed the accused be forwarded to Letterkenny Circuit Court, which commences on 2 May 2023.
  • A publication order was issued to protect the victim's identity.
  • An alibi warning was issued and a section 56 order was made relating to interview tapes.
Other details
Legal aid was granted to solicitor Mr Rory O'Bein and two legal counsel were assigned.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man is aged in his 40s (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe sexual assaults occurred on dates unknown in 2014 and 2016 (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe man is charged with two counts of sexual assault (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared before Falcarragh District Court (donegallive.ie)
  • courtA book of evidence was served on the man (donegallive.ie)
  • courtGarda James Doran gave evidence of serving the book of evidence at Letterkenny courthouse (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed the accused be forwarded to the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court (donegallive.ie)
  • courtLetterkenny Circuit Court commences on 2 May 2023 (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Éiteáin Cunningham issued the alibi warning (donegallive.ie)
  • courtA section 56 order was made relating to tapes of interviews (donegallive.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted to solicitor Mr Rory O'Bein and two legal counsel were assigned (donegallive.ie)
  • courtA publication order was issued meaning the accused cannot be named to protect the victim's identity (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Mar2023
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    West Donegal man faces trial on two sexual assault charges

    First court appearance; book of evidence served; DPP directed forwarding to Letterkenny Circuit Court; publication order issued to protect the victim's identity; alibi warning and section 56 order made.

    accused, 40s, male, irish (judged from name)victim