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Case No. 10054Sexual assault · Co. Waterford · 17 Apr 2020

Trial of doctor over alleged sexual assault of patient in Co Waterford continues

A male doctor is on trial at Waterford Circuit Court over an alleged sexual assault of a female patient during a medical examination at a clinic in Co Waterford on 17 April 2020, when she attended to treat pain in her foot. The complainant alleges the doctor rubbed her inner thigh and grabbed her breast while examining her foot. The accused pleaded not guilty to one count of sexual assault, and a jury was empanelled. On days one and two of the trial, the complainant, her friend and her partner gave evidence, and the defence says the doctor denied the allegations in his garda interview. The trial is continuing and the hearing is in camera.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
The complainant alleges the doctor rubbed her inner thigh and grabbed her breast while examining her foot.
Where
The alleged sexual assault happened during a medical examination at a clinic in Co Waterford.
When
The complainant attended the clinic on 17 April 2020 to treat pain in her foot.
Other details
  • The doctor then finished the examination and gave the complainant injections in her foot.
  • After leaving the clinic, the complainant told her husband what happened and texted a friend.
  • The defence says the accused denied the allegations in his garda interview.
Investigation
The complainant later called a rape crisis line and made a statement at a garda station.
Charges
The accused pleaded not guilty to one count of sexual assault.
In court
  • A trial began at Waterford Circuit Court before Judge Eugene O'Kelly and a jury, which was empanelled to decide a verdict.
  • On days one and two of the trial, evidence was heard from the complainant, her friend and her partner.
  • The court hearing is in camera.
  • The trial is continuing.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe complainant alleges the doctor rubbed her inner thigh and grabbed her breast while examining her foot. (rte.ie)
  • whatThe doctor then finished the examination and gave her injections in her foot. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe alleged sexual assault happened during a medical examination at a clinic in Co Waterford. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe complainant attended the clinic for an appointment on 17 April 2020 to treat pain in her foot. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe complainant later called a rape crisis line and made a statement at a garda station. (rte.ie)
  • chargeThe accused pleaded not guilty to one count of sexual assault. (rte.ie)
  • courtA judge and jury heard evidence from the complainant, her friend and her partner on days one and two of the trial. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe court hearing is in-camera. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe complainant told her husband what happened in the car after leaving the clinic and texted a friend. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe defence says the accused denied the allegations in his garda interview. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe trial is continuing. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Apr2026
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    Trial of sexual assault claims against doctor continues

    Covers the trial's first two days, including evidence from the complainant, her friend and her partner, and the defence position that the doctor denied the allegations.

    accused, malevictim, female