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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11726Sexual assault · Co. Waterford

Retrial ordered in case of man accused of sexually assaulting teenager

A jury at Waterford Circuit Criminal Court found a man guilty on one count of sexual assault and could not reach a verdict on five other counts. The DPP has instructed a retrial on those five counts, and a change of venue may be sought.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted19 Dec
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA retrial is to take place in the case of a man accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl two decades ago. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe case was heard at Waterford Circuit Criminal Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assaults involved a community organisation in the south of the country where the man was employed. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenNo date has been set for the retrial. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assaults took place on unknown dates during 2004 and 2005. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtA jury found the man guilty on one charge of sexual assault. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe jury could not reach a decision on five other sexual assault charges. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe DPP has instructed that a retrial take place for the remaining five counts. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case until 13 January and remanded the accused man on continuing bail. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThere may be a change of venue for the retrial. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe accused strongly denies all charges. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe accused maintains there were shifting timelines in the complainant's accounts. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe complainant alleges the man began grooming her when she was 14. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 19 Dec2025
    Convictedthejournal.ie, first report
    Retrial and new venue sought in case of man accused of sexually assaulting teenager

    Reports the jury verdict on one count, the DPP's instruction to retry the remaining five counts, the possible change of venue, and the adjournment to 13 January.

    convicted, malevictim, mid 30s, female