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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23584Sexual assault · Co. Offaly

Man on trial in Offaly for sexually assaulting four-year-old girl

A 27-year-old man is on trial at Tullamore Circuit Court after pleading not guilty to 10 counts of sexually assaulting a girl who was four at the time, with offences alleged between 2009 and 2011. A jury was empanelled for the trial, which will take place at a date to be determined.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court14 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whenThe alleged offences occurred on dates between 2009 and 2011. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused denied 10 counts of sexually assaulting a four-year-old girl. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was arraigned before Judge Keenan Johnson at Tullamore Circuit Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA jury of seven women and five men was empanelled on Thursday for the trial. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe complainant's evidence will be given by CCTV. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused is represented by Damien Colgan, SC, with Stephen Byrne, BL, instructed by Donal Farrelly, solicitor. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe prosecution will be conducted by Kevin White, BL, instructed by Sandra Mahon, state solicitor for Offaly. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused is now aged 27 and cannot be named to protect the identity of the alleged victim. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe complainant is now aged 17. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Dec2022
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man in court accused in Midlands court of sexually assaulting girl aged four

    Reports the arraignment before Judge Keenan Johnson, the not-guilty plea to 10 counts, and the empanelment of a jury for the upcoming trial.

    victim, 17, femaleaccused, 27, male