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Case No. 17498Rape, assault and coercive control · Co. Laois

Man sent forward for trial over alleged rape, assault and coercive control in Laois

A 40-year-old man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of rape, assault and coercive control against one woman in Laois, with the alleged offences spanning 2010 to 2020. He was served with a book of evidence at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court, and the DPP directed that the case be sent forward. Judge Nicola Andrews sent him forward to the current sittings of the Central Criminal Court in Dublin. He was then remanded on bail and granted legal aid.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A 40-year-old man has been sent forward to the Central Criminal Court, accused of rape, assault and coercive control in Laois.
Where
The accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court.
When
  • The alleged offences span 2010 to 2020.
  • The article index dates the report 23 April 2024, while the article byline gives publication as 28 April 2024.
Charges
  • There are 13 counts in the book of evidence: eight of assault, three of rape, one of criminal damage and one of coercive control.
  • The accused is charged with assaulting a woman causing harm on dates between January 1 and April 30, 2010, and on other dates in 2010, including assault causing harm on May 23, 2010.
  • The accused is charged with assault causing harm between February 14 and 28, 2011, and between June 1 and June 30, 2013.
  • The accused is charged with assault on June 12, 2016, and on October 24, 2020.
  • The accused is charged with rape on April 30, 2016, and on other dates between 2015 and 2016.
  • The accused is charged with criminal damage to a mobile phone between February 14 and June 30, 2011.
  • The accused is charged with coercive control between January 1 and November 30, 2019.
Investigation
The accused was served with a book of evidence at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court.
In court
  • The DPP directed that the case should be sent forward to the current sittings of the Central Criminal Court.
  • Judge Nicola Andrews sent the accused forward to the current sittings of the Central Criminal Court in Dublin.
  • The accused was remanded on bail and granted legal aid.
Other details
The accused cannot be named for legal reasons, and all the offences are alleged to involve one injured party.
16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man has been sent forward to the Central Criminal Court accused of rape, assault and coercive control in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with assaulting a woman causing harm on dates between January 1 and April 30, 2010, and on other dates in 2010. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with assault causing harm on May 23, 2010. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with assault causing harm between February 14 and 28, 2011, and between June 1 and June 30, 2013. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with assault on June 12, 2016, and on October 24, 2020. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with criminal damage to a mobile phone between February 14 and June 30, 2011. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with rape on April 30, 2016, and on other dates between 2015 and 2016. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with coercive control between January 1 and November 30, 2019. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThere are 13 counts in the book of evidence: eight of assault, three of rape, one of criminal damage and one of coercive control. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was served with a book of evidence at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the case should be sent forward to the current sittings of the Central Criminal Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Nicola Andrews sent the accused forward to the current sittings of the Central Criminal Court in Dublin. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on bail and granted legal aid. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused is 40 years old and cannot be named for legal reasons. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe offences are all alleged to involve one injured party. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Apr2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man sent for trial over alleged rape, assault and coercive control in Laois

    First report on this case. Gives the charges (13 counts: eight of assault, three of rape, one of criminal damage, one of coercive control), the court steps, and that the offences are alleged to span 2010 to 2020 and involve one injured party.

    accused, 40, malevictim, female