Man engaged in sex act with intellectually disabled adult daughter
Briefly

A 69-year-old man, who remains unnamed due to legal restrictions, has been sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of engaging in a sexual act with his adult daughter, who has an intellectual disability. This grave offense occurred on February 7, 2023, in Leinster. The court highlighted the betrayal of trust and the severity of the crime, emphasizing the need for justice for the vulnerable victim. The man had no prior convictions, which made the sentence particularly notable in the eyes of the law.
The 69-year-old man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to two counts at the Central Criminal Court of engaging in a sexual act with a protected person in Leinster on February 7, 2023.
The court heard that he 'betrayed' his adult daughter, who has an intellectual disability, leading to an eight-year jail sentence as a consequence.
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