Ireland Case No. 4144Rape, sexual assault · Co. Dublin · 1 Jan 2021
Man pleads guilty to rape and sexual assault of 11-year-old cousin
A 20-year-old man pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to eight counts of sexual assault and one count of anal rape of his 11-year-old cousin, committed between January and August 2021 at the victim's home. Sentencing was adjourned to 2 March 2026 pending a probation report.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court12 Jan
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports8 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe victim was 11 years old and the defendant was 15 or 16 during the offending, which lasted over a period of months. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe victim's younger brother told their mother about the cousin coming into the shared room, leading to the disclosure. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe victim has been diagnosed with PTSD, social anxiety and depression as a result of the abuse. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe defendant has no previous convictions. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe defendant initially denied any wrongdoing when spoken to but later pleaded guilty. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe offending took place at the victim's home while the older cousin was staying there. (dublinlive.ie)
- chargeThe defendant pleaded guilty to eight counts of sexual assault and one count of anal rape on dates between January and August 2021. (dublinlive.ie)
- courtSentencing was adjourned to 2 March 2026 when a probation report will be available. (dublinlive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 12 Jan2026Man pleads guilty to rape and sexual assault of 11-year-old cousin
Plea hearing at the Central Criminal Court; victim impact statement read describing PTSD, social anxiety and depression; sentencing adjourned to 2 March 2026.
victim, 11, maleaccused, 20, male