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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 7486Rape · Co. Dublin

Man in his 40s to stand trial over alleged rape of wife in Dublin

A man in his 40s is charged with 18 counts of rape of his wife, allegedly committed at an address in Dublin between 2009 and 2014. He appeared before Judge Treasa Kelly at Dublin District Court, where he made no reply to the charges and was granted bail on conditions, with legal aid and an interpreter. The Director of Public Prosecutions has directed that he will face trial on indictment, and the case was reported on 28 September 2023. He is due back at the District Court in November to be served with a book of evidence and returned for trial.

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

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man in his 40s is accused of raping his wife on multiple occasions over four years.
Where
The alleged offences took place at an address in Dublin.
When
The alleged offences occurred between 2009 and 2014.
Charges
He is charged with 18 counts of rape.
In court
  • He appeared before Judge Treasa Kelly at Dublin District Court, reported on 28 September 2023.
  • He made no reply to the charges and has yet to indicate a plea.
  • The Director of Public Prosecutions has directed that he will face trial on indictment.
  • There was no objection to bail provided he agreed to obey specific conditions, including no contact with the injured party or the couple's child.
  • He has been granted legal aid and listened to the proceedings with an interpreter.
  • He is to appear again at the District Court in November to be served with a book of evidence and returned for trial.
Other details
The couple's child was allegedly a witness and is now an adult.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man is accused of raping his wife on multiple occasions over four years. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe alleged offences took place at an address in Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged offences occurred between 2009 and 2014. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe is charged with 18 counts of rape. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe appeared before Judge Treasa Kelly at Dublin District Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe made no reply to the charges. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe DPP has directed that he will face trial on indictment. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThere was no objection to bail provided he agreed to obey specific conditions. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe is to appear again at the District Court in November to be served with a book of evidence and returned for trial. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe has legal aid and listened to the proceedings with an interpreter. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe has yet to indicate a plea. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Sep2023
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man (40s) accused of raping wife 18 times to stand trial

    Court appearance at Dublin District Court. The DPP has directed trial on indictment; the accused has not yet indicated a plea and is due back in November.

    victim, femaleaccused, 40s, male