Tourist allegedly raped in Dublin city centre on New Year's Eve denies being 'affectionate' with accused on CCTV
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The ongoing trial at the Central Criminal Court centers around a Spanish tourist's allegations of rape against a 33-year-old man from Louth. The incident reportedly occurred in Dublin city centre on New Year's Eve in 2018. The defendant has pleaded not guilty to the charge and is currently protected by legal anonymity. In court, the victim refutes claims that she was captured on CCTV exhibiting affectionate behavior towards the accused, emphasizing that she did not give consent.
The Spanish tourist involved in the case insists that despite claims of her being seen on CCTV footage being affectionate with the accused, she did not consent.
The accused, a 33-year-old man from Louth, has entered a not guilty plea to the charge of rape, maintaining his innocence throughout the court proceedings.
Read at Independent
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