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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19110Sexual assault · Co. Kildare

Not guilty plea entered in alleged sexual assault case at Naas District Court

A man renting a room in a County Kildare home is accused of sexually assaulting the daughter of the home-owner, a woman; the incident date is not stated. Gardaí allege he went into her bedroom while she was sleeping, lay down beside her, attempted to kiss and lick her, and later returned to attempt to molest her breasts. The allegations were first detailed to Naas District Court in September. On Thursday, 16 November 2023 he entered a not-guilty plea before Judge Desmond Zaidan, and the case was adjourned to 7 March 2024 to allow a book of evidence to be served, with the defendant remanded on continuing bail.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court21 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • A man is accused of sexually assaulting the daughter of the home-owner, a woman.
  • Gardaí allege he went into her bedroom while she was sleeping and lay down beside her.
  • Gardaí allege he attempted to kiss and lick her.
  • Gardaí allege he returned to her room a short while later and attempted to molest her breasts.
Where
  • The man was renting a room in a County Kildare home at the time of the offence.
  • The case was heard at Naas District Court.
When
  • The incident date is not stated in the sources.
  • The allegations were first detailed to the court in September.
In court
  • He entered a not-guilty plea before Judge Desmond Zaidan on Thursday, 16 November 2023.
  • The case was adjourned to 7 March 2024 to allow a book of evidence to be served.
  • He was remanded on continuing bail until the case resumes.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant David Hanrahan outlined the allegations to the court.
Other details
Reporting restrictions were imposed and apply until more information comes to light.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe is accused of sexually assaulting the daughter of the home-owner. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatGardaí allege he went into the woman's bedroom while she was sleeping, lay down beside her, and attempted to kiss and lick her. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatGardaí allege he returned to her room a short while later and attempted to molest her breasts. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe accused is a Naas District Court defendant accused of sexually assaulting a woman. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe man was renting a room in a County Kildare home at the time of the offence. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe man entered a not-guilty plea before Judge Desmond Zaidan on Thursday, November 16. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to March 7, 2024, to allow time for a book of evidence to be served. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant was remanded on continuing bail until the case resumes. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe allegations were first detailed to the court in September. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe judge imposed reporting restrictions until more information comes to light. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Nov2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    UPDATE: Not guilty plea submitted in alleged renter sexual assault case heard in Kildare court

    Reports the not-guilty plea entered on 16 November 2023, the adjournment to 7 March 2024 for a book of evidence, and the continuing bail. The allegations were first detailed in court in September. Reporting restrictions apply.

    accused, malevictim, female