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# Sexual Assault

Yesterday
1st December 2023
Fourth complainant alleges he woke to find teacher sexually assaulting him
The court heard that after the alleged incident, the complaint ‘bottled it up and said nothing’ before telling his mother.
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Last week
19th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Women of Honour group hold 'frank' meeting with Tánaiste over inquiry terms
The group is calling for the terms of reference of the planned tribunal of inquiry into the Defence Forces to be expanded.
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Nov 23rd 2023, 12:40 PM
Man goes on trial for allegedly sexually assaulting six young men in the 1990s
The man was in his 30s at the time of the alleged offences, while the complainants were then aged between 17 and 24.
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Nov 21st 2023, 7:30 PM
This year
2023
Man jailed for nine years for violent sexual assault of former sister in law in her Dublin home
The man threatened to stab the woman 50 times during the prolonged and terrifying ordeal.
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Oct 27th 2023, 2:56 PM
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre supported 18,400 people last year, up 31% on 2021
The centre’s annual report for 2022 was released today.
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Oct 19th 2023, 6:00 AM
Some doctors 'actively obstruct' women from getting abortions, committee hears
The Oireachtas Health Committee is discussing recommendations to change Ireland’s abortion legislation.
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Oct 18th 2023, 12:15 PM
Older people more likely to believe women 'make up or exaggerate reports of rape', study finds
The CSO has released new findings from its Sexual Violence Survey 2022.
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Oct 5th 2023, 3:44 PM
HSE: New investigations into nursing home abuse are 'likely' going to find more cases
A review was requested by the HSE CEO into two reports conducted after an ex-employee was convicted of sexual assault.
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Sep 22nd 2023, 2:00 PM
Pensioner landlord charged with sexual assault of tenant at Ennis apartment
The landlord and tenant lived in the same building at the time of the alleged offence on October 1 last.
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Sep 15th 2023, 8:36 PM
Spanish football federation asks president to resign after sex assault probe for kissing player
Rubiales was provisionally suspended by FIFA on Saturday and is being investigated for sexual assault.
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Aug 28th 2023, 9:45 PM
Twelve patients reported to have been sexually assaulted in mental health facilities last year
A report by
Stephen McDermott
The assaults are among more than 500 ‘serious’ adverse incidents in 2022.
The assaults are among more than 550 'serious' adverse incidents reported to the HSE in 2022.
Small number of assaults causing death or injury also reported in hospitals and social care settings
250 patients died or were seriously injured as a result of a fall in all healthcare settings last year.
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Aug 22nd 2023, 12:05 AM
New bill strengthening laws on consent and character references to be delivered by end of the year
‘If somebody is willing to put to pen and paper that they believe this person is of outstanding character, they should be willing to answer questions in person,’ said Helen McEntee.
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Jul 12th 2023, 2:15 PM
Man who sexually assaulted his sleeping partner given suspended sentence
The woman said the sexual abuse had significantly affected her physically and emotionally.
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Jun 26th 2023, 3:32 PM
Bill Cosby sued by nine more women over alleged decades-old sexual assaults
He has now been accused of rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment by more than 60 women.
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Jun 15th 2023, 7:11 AM
Retired TV cameraman jailed for 12 months over sexual assault of step-daughter decades ago
Tony Byrne (66) was found guilty by a jury last month of one count of sexually assaulting Donna McCarthy on 10 May 1992.
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Jun 14th 2023, 1:32 PM
Retired RTÉ cameraman to be sentenced later for sexual assault of his daughter decades ago
The victim made a complaint in 2019, in which she said she was sexually assaulted by her father at the age of 16.
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Jun 8th 2023, 1:45 PM
Former councillor jailed for sexually assaulting eight-year-old girl almost 20 years ago
The Judge said that John Hussey “had violated the bodily integrity” of the child and “caused her pain”.
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Apr 25th 2023, 2:08 PM
Man tells trial he was tied to tree as a child and abused by former sports coach
There are five complainants in the case, all men now in their 40s and 50s.
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Apr 20th 2023, 10:15 PM
Schoolgirl raped in Kerry by two teenagers developed eating disorder after attack, court hears
The attack in the early hours of the night of July 26, 2020 in an isolated area near a Co Kerry town.
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Mar 23rd 2023, 9:05 PM
Report finds that Defence officials acted appropriately in investigating sexual abuse claims
The period covered by the allegations is from the 1950s to 1994.
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Mar 20th 2023, 9:08 PM
Woman tells jury she was in shock after alleged gang rape in hotel car park
The offences are alleged to have occurred in December 2017 at a hotel car park in the Leinster area.
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Mar 15th 2023, 7:14 PM
Man who claimed to have no memory of sexually assaulting partner at knifepoint is jailed
He has been jailed for seven years suspending the last 15 months of the sentence.
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Mar 15th 2023, 1:29 PM
Man accused of sexual assault in south-east sent forward for trial
The book of evidence was served on the man this afternoon.
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Feb 28th 2023, 3:40 PM
Victims of serial rapist David Carrick say he was 'a beast' and 'evil'
The 48-year-old was handed 36 life sentences and will serve a minimum term of 32 years.
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Feb 8th 2023, 8:44 AM
Man pleads guilty to sexual assault of eight-year-old girl
The man pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting the girl at an address in Cork on a date between 1 and 7 November 2003.
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Jan 31st 2023, 1:44 PM
Ireland's six Sexual Assault Treatment Units saw over 1,000 people last year
The figure increased by almost 200 people compared with 2021.
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Jan 30th 2023, 5:04 PM
Canadian spiritual leader charged with sex assault of followers
John de Ruiter ran an organization called the College of Integrated Philosophy, also known as the Oasis Group.
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Jan 26th 2023, 8:27 AM
Man who repeatedly raped woman he met on dating website jailed for nine years
The judge said Bajo Ziflai had shown no remorse or acknowledged the harm he caused to the woman on the night in question.
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Jan 23rd 2023, 5:23 PM
Adult film star Ron Jeremy found unable to stand trial for rape
Jeremy became recognisable through reality shows, public appearances and music videos.
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Jan 18th 2023, 2:43 PM
Last year
2022
Prosecution rests case at Harvey Weinstein sex assault trial
Weinstein is two years into a 23-year sentence for his conviction in New York.
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Nov 18th 2022, 7:25 AM
Woman tells court of being sexually assaulted in bedroom of man whose parents were at home
The man pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting the woman he met on Tinder.
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Nov 15th 2022, 6:28 PM
Security guard jailed for sexually abusing his younger sister for nearly two decades
The complainant told investigators that her older brother had sexually molested her on an almost daily basis
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Nov 14th 2022, 3:09 PM
Weinstein accuser takes to the witness box in LA after New York evidence
Weinstein, 70, has pleaded not guilty to 11 counts of rape and sexual assault involving five women.
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Nov 7th 2022, 10:19 PM
Woman tells court Weinstein sexually assaulted her twice, 17 years apart
Harvey Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to 11 counts of rape and sexual assault.
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Nov 1st 2022, 8:24 AM
Rape crisis centres: Increase in helpline calls compared with pre-pandemic years
A report by
Hayley Halpin
That’s according to the Rape Crisis Network Ireland’s rape crisis statistics 2021 report.
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Oct 24th 2022, 12:05 AM
Woman 'definitely did not consent' to any sexual activity at centre of trial, court hears
The woman’s husband is on trial accused of assaulting her over a period of nine years.
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Oct 19th 2022, 7:00 PM
Man on trial accused of sexually assaulting his wife over period of nine years
The judge said it was a difficult and sensitive case, where the woman in question was unconscious when allegedly assaulted.
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Oct 18th 2022, 4:53 PM
Singer Rex Orange County charged with six counts of sexually assaulting woman
The singer, whose real name is Alexander O’Connor, pleaded not guilty in court today.
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Oct 11th 2022, 12:35 PM
Over 7,000 people contacted the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre for the first time in 2021
The line was at its busiest in September and November.
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Oct 5th 2022, 6:00 AM
Marilyn Manson sex assault investigation goes to US prosecutors
The investigation included a November search of Manson’s home, where media devices and other items were seized.
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Sep 20th 2022, 8:38 PM
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