Ireland Man jailed for 11½ years over years of sexual abuse of his daughter
Cyril Mullane (51) sexually abused his daughter, Chloe Mullane, between June 2011 and September 2016, when she was aged between six and 12, at his homes in Co Sligo and in Norfolk, England. He denied the charges, and a Central Criminal Court jury found him guilty of 26 counts: 11 of oral rape, 14 of sexual assault and one of attempted rape. He was sentenced to 13 years with the final 18 months suspended on conditions, an effective term of 11½ years. The sentence was imposed on 15 April 2024, the latest development in the case.
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- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
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- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced15 Apr
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Cyril Mullane (51) was found guilty by a Central Criminal Court jury of 26 counts of sexually abusing his daughter, Chloe Mullane.
- The 26 counts were 11 of oral rape, 14 of sexual assault and one of attempted rape.
- Where
- The offences took place at Mullane's homes in Co Sligo and in Norfolk, England.
- When
- The abuse took place between June 2011 and September 2016.
- The girl was aged between six and 12 when the abuse occurred.
- Charges
- Mullane denied the charges and did not plead guilty.
- In court
- A Central Criminal Court jury convicted Mullane of the offences.
- Sentence
- The judge imposed a sentence of 13 years and suspended the final 18 months on conditions, an effective term of 11½ years.
- The sentence was imposed on 15 April 2024.
- Other details
- The judge said the abuse poisoned the victim's youth.
- The judge noted aggravating factors including elevated degradation, breach of trust and a prolonged period of abuse.
- Mullane has no serious previous convictions, aside from minor road traffic offences.
- The victim waived her right to anonymity so her father could be named.
- The victim first met Mullane when she was six, after her mother reconnected with him following a brief relationship that resulted in her birth.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe offences took place at Mullane's homes in Co Sligo and in Norfolk, England. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe abuse took place between June 2011 and September 2016. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe girl was aged between six and 12 when the abuse occurred. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeMullane was found guilty of 11 counts of oral rape, 14 counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted rape. (irishtimes.com)
- courtA Central Criminal Court jury found Mullane guilty of 26 counts of sexually abusing Chloe Mullane. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMullane denied the charges and did not plead guilty. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMullane did not plead guilty to the offences. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceCyril Mullane has been jailed for 11½ years. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceThe judge imposed a sentence of 13 years and suspended the final 18 months on conditions. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe judge said the abuse made the victim's youth poisoned. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe judge noted aggravating factors including elevated degradation, breach of trust and a prolonged period of abuse. (irishtimes.com)
- otherMullane has no serious previous convictions, aside from minor road traffic offences. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 15 Apr2024Man ‘poisoned’ daughter’s youth by sexually abusing her over prolonged period
Reports the sentence of 13 years with the final 18 months suspended, giving an effective term of 11½ years, after a jury conviction at the Central Criminal Court. Offences were committed at his homes in Co Sligo and in Norfolk, England. Victim waived anonymity so her father could be named.
convicted, Cyril Mullane, 51, male, named, irish (judged from name)Cyril Mullanevictim, Chloe Mullane, female, irish (judged from name)Chloe Mullane