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#Sexual Assault
# sexual-assault - Yesterday’s News
Father-of-six jailed over sexual assault of four women during 'spree of some sort'
Macica Firea (58) was sentenced to three years imprisonment.
Uber says it received nearly 6,000 reports of sexual assaults in two years
The report also revealed 19 fatal assaults related to the company over the last two years.
# sexual-assault - Wednesday 4 December, 2019
'Those who are committing sexual offences aren't being properly held to account'
Only 11% of sexual offences reported last year were detected by gardaí.
# sexual-assault - Wednesday 27 November, 2019
Sexual assault charge against entertainer Al Porter dropped
He had been accused of a sexual assault in late 2016 in Dublin.
# sexual-assault - Monday 25 November, 2019
Gardaí investigating after woman allegedly sexually assaulted in north Dublin on Saturday
The alleged incident took place in the Sutton Cross area near Howth.
# sexual-assault - Thursday 21 November, 2019
Six women and five men to face trial charged with over 200 counts of rape, sexual assault, and neglect of children
Six women and five men, aged between their 20s – 70s, are charged with offences including rape, sexual assault, neglect and cruelty.
# sexual-assault - Friday 15 November, 2019
Man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting teenage girl in Cork hospital ward
The court heard the man sexually assaulted the girl when they were in the same ward at Cork University Hospital last year.
Pensioner who sexually assaulted granddaughter multiple times is jailed for three years
The abuse took place over a two-year period.
# sexual-assault - Thursday 7 November, 2019
'It could be anyone - your sister, mother, niece or aunt - rape happens'
Lavinia Kerwick, the first rape survivor in Ireland to waive her anonymity, has called for more supports to be made available to fellow survivors.
# sexual-assault - Wednesday 6 November, 2019
Two men found guilty of rape of woman following Donegal 'student night'
The woman told the trial she did not consent to any sexual activity.
# sexual-assault - Friday 1 November, 2019
Outrage in Spain after men are acquitted of raping girl 'because she didn't fight back'
The 14-year-old victim was unconscious at the time.
# sexual-assault - Thursday 31 October, 2019
Man jailed for pretending to be talent agent and assaulting children in hospital
Brendan Clifford pleaded guilty to the sexual exploitation of a child at Tallaght Hospital in 2015.
# sexual-assault - Monday 21 October, 2019
Woman raped and abused by stepfather says it was 'aspect of everyday life during her childhood'
Thomas Mullarney was give jail sentences totalling 14 years with the final two suspended.
# sexual-assault - Saturday 19 October, 2019
Man jailed for eight years for repeated sexual abuse and rape of his younger brother
Over the course of a decade, John Murphy abused his brother who was aged between ten and 20 years old.
# sexual-assault - Friday 18 October, 2019
Man convicted of Tinder sexual assault appeals his five-year sentence
Paul Flaherty (30) was found guilty by a jury at the Central Criminal Court last December.
# sexual-assault - Thursday 17 October, 2019
Man who was 16 when he sexually assaulted 12-year-old girl jailed for 4 years
The defendant had forced the child to perform oral sex on him while other youths recorded the act on their phones.
# sexual-assault - Tuesday 15 October, 2019
Jurors in Paul Gascoigne sexual assault trial shown photos of him kissing
The former England football star momentarily wept in the witness box today.
Two Italian men found guilty of raping woman in Soho nightclub
The victim was taken to hospital where she required surgery following the attack.
# sexual-assault - Monday 14 October, 2019
'You took the happy, young girl I used to be': Woman addresses foster father guilty of rape
The man will be sentenced on 13 November.
# sexual-assault - Sunday 13 October, 2019
Young woman dragged into laneway and sexually assaulted in Omagh
The woman has been left “deeply traumatised” by the attack.
Gardaí investigating prominent Irish sportsman over alleged sexual assault in Dublin
The alleged sexual assault happened at 9pm on Friday night in Drimnagh.
# sexual-assault - Wednesday 9 October, 2019
Prominent entertainer pleads not guilty to sexual assault
Eight national news organisations have asked the court to set aside a restriction banning the publication of the celebrity’s name.
# sexual-assault - Monday 7 October, 2019
Pensioner (80s) sent for trial on sexual assault charges
The offences allegedly occurred over a 12-month period between 2012 and 2013.
# sexual-assault - Monday 16 September, 2019
Teenager who claims she was sexually assaulted brings court action aimed at getting safe place to reside
The girl has been the subject of interim care orders and had been placed in foster homes.
# sexual-assault - Sunday 15 September, 2019
Three arrested on suspicion of rape after woman assaulted by a number of men in Down
The incident occurred this morning in Newtownards.
# sexual-assault - Saturday 14 September, 2019
'Passing out is very, very common': 55% jump in referrals to G detox clinic amid growing sexual assault fears Exclusive
Chemsex is becoming more common in Ireland, leading to concerns about health risks and an increase in sexual assaults.
# sexual-assault - Tuesday 3 September, 2019
Man to appear in court after being caught with weapon at Electric Picnic
The man was arrested at a car park at the festival over the weekend.
# sexual-assault - Monday 2 September, 2019
Gardaí urge man who made anonymous call about serious sexual assault in Cork to come forward
The incident happened in Ballyphehane on 24 August.
# sexual-assault - Wednesday 28 August, 2019
Gardaí investigating alleged serious sexual assault in Cork
The alleged incident happened last weekend.
# sexual-assault - Friday 16 August, 2019
Police praise locals who came to aid of woman allegedly sexually assaulted in Co Armagh
A 38-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of rape and threats to kill.
# sexual-assault - Thursday 15 August, 2019
Gardaí investigating alleged sexual assault in Cork city centre overnight
The scene has been preserved.
# sexual-assault - Monday 12 August, 2019
Gardaí issue appeal for man who is understood to have come to females' aid in alleged Courtown incident
The alleged incident happened at around 12.15am on 28 July in the Burrow area of Courtown Harbour, Gorey.
# sexual-assault - Wednesday 7 August, 2019
Ryder Cup winner Olesen charged with sexual assault on London-bound flight
The Danish golfer has been suspended by the European Tour, and will appear in court on 21 August.
# sexual-assault - Thursday 1 August, 2019
Gardaí continue to appeal for information over alleged sexual assault in Co Wexford
Investigating gardaí have thanked those who have already come forward.
# sexual-assault - Tuesday 30 July, 2019
Gardaí investigating report of sexual assault in early hours of Sunday morning in Courtown, Wexford
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have information to come forward.
# sexual-assault - Wednesday 24 July, 2019
Man who stood over injured woman (64) while masturbating and laughing given suspended sentence
Maximilian Lang-Orsini (24) of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to sexual assault.
# sexual-assault - Monday 22 July, 2019
Tory MP charged with three counts of sexual assault against two women
Elphicke is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 6 September.
# sexual-assault - Wednesday 17 July, 2019
Limerick man (70) returned for trial over alleged sex assault on 12-year-old in Dunnes toilet
In response to arrest, charge and caution, the man replied “not guilty”.
# sexual-assault - Tuesday 16 July, 2019
Sentencing of man who abused boy (13) delayed over confusion on whether he accepts guilt
Leddy had pleaded not guilty but was convicted on all counts by majority verdict.
# sexual-assault - Tuesday 9 July, 2019
Kevin Spacey could avoid trial for sexual assault after accuser declines to testify
The actor was charged with indecent assault and battery in January.
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