The victim said that the sentencing was an important step as it would close the 'four-and-a-half year sentence I've served since the attack'
A man has been jailed for seven and a half years for the rape of his wife’s friend in a Dublin park almost five years ago.
Mr Justice Hunt said his actions were intentional and knowing, and there was nothing reckless about it. At an earlier hearing the woman said the sentencing hearing was an important step as it would close the "four-and-a-half year sentence I've served since the attack".She said her partner, children and friends watched her transform afterwards into a “shell” of who she used to be.
"I'm overjoyed your web of lies that you tried to spin has untangled...the life you once had is over". When she was leaving, her friend insisted Kestell walk her home. She was reluctant but eventually agreed. Kestell was arrested and interviewed several times. He initially denied any sexual interaction with the victim before claiming that she initiated sexual contact by performing oral sex.
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