Security guard pleads guilty to sexually assaulting cleaner at multinational's Dublin office

"The defendant approached the victim while she was looking out a window, put his hands on her hips and began grinding against her from behind."

"The injured party tried to avoid being alone with the defendant and asked her supervisor to go in the lift with her, but did not explain why."

"Defence counsel stated the defendant accepts there was no excuse for his inappropriate conduct and is highly apologetic for his actions."

"Judge Clancy noted there were three separate incidents, which she considered to be significant in the case."

A 34-year-old security guard has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a cleaner at a multinational company's Irish office. The incidents occurred on August 22, 2023, where the defendant approached the victim, touched her inappropriately, and followed her into a lift. The victim attempted to avoid the defendant but was followed. The court heard the defendant expressed remorse for his actions and suggested restorative justice, though the judge noted the potential trauma for the victim. Sentencing is pending a probation report.

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