Dublin woman who was raped by former boyfriend awarded €1million in damages
A woman who was raped and sexually assaulted by her then boyfriend multiple times while she slept has been awarded a total €1 million damages by a High Court jury.She was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, had been unable to continue her much loved teaching job, left Ireland for several years, and had tried at one stage to take her own life.
Ms Ni Dhomhnaill, with an address in Dublin, took High Court civil proceedings seeking damages against Hustveit, with an address at Jens Bjelkes Gate Apartments, Oslo, Norway. In imposing a 15 month prison term, the COA said the combination of factors including Hustveit’s cooperation, voluntary return to Ireland to be charged, previous good character and positive life he was now leading in Norway – justified and required a sentence appreciably less than would be normal in cases of multiple rapes.
Judgment was entered in default of defence and the jury was told by Mr Justice Max Barrett on Thursday their task was to assess damages only. She received an email from him on May 27th 2012 admitting he penetrated her with his penis and/or hands, touched her and kissed her while she was asleep over a prolonged period of time and used her body for his own gratification.
She attempted in September 2013 to take her own life by taking an overdose of sleeping tablets prescribed for her in the aftermath of the rapes and sexual assaults.
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