#Sexual Assault
Mayo man jailed for two years for sexually assaulting woman with special needs
The woman and the man’s son were friends and had attended the same special needs school.
Harvey Weinstein not just a Hollywood titan but a 'seasoned' predator, court told
Weinstein (67) faces life in prison if convicted of predatory sexual assault charges.
Alex Salmond appears in court on attempted rape and sexual assault charges
Salmond is accused of attempting to rape a woman at the official residence of the first minister of Scotland.
Man jailed for six years for sexually abusing his second cousin over 45 years ago
The judge commended the bravery of the woman who came forward to report the abuse.
Man who sexually assaulted woman after leading her down Cork laneway sentenced to five years in jail
The woman was extremely drunk and walking around the streets in her bare feet when she met Las Vegas Balan.
What it was like to set up a rape crisis centre in an Ireland that was 'so punishing of women'
In 1979, when the DRCC was founded, it wasn’t a crime for a man to rape his wife.
Ryder Cup star Olesen pleads not guilty to sexual assault
The Danish golfer, 29, appeared at Isleworth Crown Court today.
Bill Cosby loses appeal to overturn his sexual assault conviction
The 82-year-old is currently serving a three and a half year jail term.
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.
'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 charge against entertainer Al Porter dropped
He had been accused of a sexual assault in late 2016 in Dublin.
Gardaí investigating after woman allegedly sexually assaulted in north Dublin on Saturday
The alleged incident took place in the Sutton Cross area near Howth.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
Pensioner (80s) sent for trial on sexual assault charges
The offences allegedly occurred over a 12-month period between 2012 and 2013.
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.
Three arrested on suspicion of rape after woman assaulted by a number of men in Down
The incident occurred this morning in Newtownards.
'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.
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.
Gardaí urge man who made anonymous call about serious sexual assault in Cork to come forward
The incident happened in Ballyphehane on 24 August.
Gardaí investigating alleged serious sexual assault in Cork
The alleged incident happened last weekend.
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.
Gardaí investigating alleged sexual assault in Cork city centre overnight
The scene has been preserved.
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.
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