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Case No. 7947Rape · Co. Dublin · 8 Mar 2019

Man jailed for six years for raping family friend in Dublin

On 8 March 2019, Albert Crowley, a 68-year-old man and family friend, raped a woman who was then 23 while she was asleep at his home in Dublin 6. Crowley pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court to a rape charge and five sexual assault charges. In March 2023 a jury convicted him on all charges after a seven-day trial. On 31 July 2023 he was sentenced to six years, with the final six months suspended for two years on condition he engage with the Probation Service.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced31 Jul
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The woman, then 23, woke to find a family friend having sex with her.
Where
The rape took place at Crowley's home in Dublin 6.
When
The rape happened on 8 March 2019.
Cause
The judge said the woman was asleep and intoxicated and that Crowley had taken advantage of this.
Charges
  • Crowley pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court to a charge of rape.
  • He also denied five sexual assault charges, including two of attempted rape.
In court
A jury convicted Crowley on all charges in March 2023 after a seven-day trial.
Other details
  • Through his counsel, Crowley said he believed the woman had been consenting.
  • Crowley has nine previous convictions, including one for armed robbery more than 20 years ago, and others for road traffic and theft offences.
  • The victim said the attack left her with PTSD and depression and that she had self-harmed.
Sentence
  • The judge set the headline sentence at eight years before mitigation.
  • On 31 July 2023 Crowley was sentenced to six years, with the final six months suspended for two years on condition he engage with the Probation Service.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe woman woke to sexual moaning in her ear and found someone having sex with her. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe rape took place at Crowley's home. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe rape happened on 8 March 2019. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeCrowley pleaded not guilty to a charge of rape at the Central Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeCrowley also denied five sexual assault charges, including two of attempted rape. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtA jury convicted Crowley on all charges after a seven-day trial. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe judge set the headline sentence at eight years before mitigation. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceCrowley was sentenced to six years with the final six months suspended for two years, on condition he engage with the Probation Service. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherCrowley's counsel indicated he believed the woman had been consenting. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe judge said the woman was asleep and intoxicated and Crowley had taken advantage of this. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherCrowley has nine previous convictions. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe victim said the attack left her with PTSD and depression and that she had self-harmed. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Jul2023
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Man jailed for six years after he raped family friend while she was sleeping

    Reports the sentencing of Albert Crowley at the Central Criminal Court, including the sentence length, the suspended portion, the judge's remarks and the victim-impact statement. No matching case in the list.

    convicted, Albert Crowley, 68, male, named, irish (judged from name)Albert Crowleyvictim, 23, female