A man who sexually assaulted his “extremely vulnerable” girlfriend over a number of weeks during a coercive and controlling relationship has received a two and a half year prison sentence
A MAN WHO sexually assaulted his “extremely vulnerable” girlfriend over a number of weeks during a coercive and controlling relationship has received a two and a half year prison sentence.
Passing sentence today, Mr Justice Paul McDermott said the violent and abusive actions of the defendant were brutally executed for his own gratification. He said the offences were a serious breach of trust placed in the man by the victim and caused her serious harm. He backdated the sentence to February last year when the man went into custody after pleading guilty to the two offences.
The Garda told the court that the woman suffered learning difficulties and serious issues with her memory that made it difficult to further the prosecution. In her victim impact statement, the woman, who was not present, outlined to the court that this had been the worst experience of her life and had caused her to look at men differently. She said she had lost self belief and thought no one believed her.
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