Ireland Man pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges at Naas court
A man is accused of raping and sexually assaulting his sister-in-law in County Kildare on a number of dates when she was between 11 and 15 years old, and his defence says he vehemently denies the offences. On Thursday, 12 September 2024 he pleaded not guilty at Naas District Court before Judge Desmond Zaidan to one charge of rape and nine charges of sexual assault. The judge granted him bail on conditions including a €1,000 bond, weekly signing at a garda station, surrender of his passport, and no contact with the alleged injured party or State witnesses. He was remanded on continuing bail until the case resumes on a date in October.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court17 Sep
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man is accused of raping and sexually assaulting his sister-in-law when she was a juvenile.
- Where
- The alleged offences took place in County Kildare on a number of dates.
- When
- The alleged injured party was aged between 11 and 15 at the time of the offences.
- Charges
- He pleaded not guilty to one charge of rape and nine charges of sexual assault.
- Other details
- The defence said he vehemently denies ever committing the offences.
- The judge imposed reporting restrictions because of the sensitive nature of the accusations.
- The article header is dated 17 September 2024, while the article's publication date is given as 18 September 2024.
- In court
- He appeared before Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court on Thursday, 12 September 2024.
- Bail was granted on conditions including a €1,000 bond, weekly signing at a garda station, surrender of his passport, and no contact with the alleged injured party or State witnesses.
- The judge gave gardaí liberty to re-enter the case at short notice.
- He was remanded on continuing bail until the case resumes on a date in October.
- Investigation
- Gardaí are expected to serve a book of evidence on him on the next court date.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe alleged offences took place in County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe alleged offences are said to have occurred on a number of dates. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationGardaí are expected to serve a book of evidence on the accused on the next court date. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeHe pleaded not guilty to nine charges of sexual assault and one charge of rape. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe defendant appeared before Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court on Thursday, 12 September. (kildarenow.com)
- courtBail was granted on conditions, including a €1,000 bond, weekly signing at a garda station, surrender of his passport, and no contact with the alleged injured party or State witnesses. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe judge gave gardaí liberty to re-enter the case at short notice. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe defendant was remanded on continuing bail until the case resumes on a date in October. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe alleged injured party was aged between 11 and 15 at the time of the offence. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe judge imposed reporting restrictions because of the sensitive nature of the accusations. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe defence said the defendant vehemently denies ever committing the offences. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 17 Sep2024Defendant in Kildare court ‘vehemently denies’ ever raping his sister-in-law
First report of this court appearance on 12 September 2024. Adds the plea, the charge count, bail conditions, the reporting restrictions and the adjournment date.
accused, malevictim, 11-15 at time of offence, female