Sexual Assault
This week
23rd March 2025 - 26th March 2025
Last week
16th March 2025 - 22nd March 2025
Central Criminal CourtDoctor giving evidence in rape trial leaves the stand to treat juror who fainted in court
This month
March 2025
Court of AppealConor McGregor's appeal against jury finding in civil sexual assault case to be heard next week
Last month
February 2025
gender-based violence
'Dealing with the legal system was worse than the rape': Victims of male violence demand change
Survivors are calling for the use of counselling notes and character references to be banned in gender-based violence trials.
CourtsMan who sexually assaulted his teenage daughter’s best friend after barbeque in his home is jailed
amanda palmerCivil lawsuits filed against author Neil Gaiman alleging sexual assault and human trafficking
This year
2025
Clonakilty District CourtMan charged with six offences including sexual assault and false imprisonment in Co Cork
Last year
2024
High Court
Nikita Hand: 'I hope my story is a reminder that no matter how afraid you might be, speak up'
A High Court jury found that Conor McGregor sexually assaulted Ms Hand in a Dublin hotel in 2018.
Asked if she felt vindicated following the jury’s decision, she said: "Yes, I do. Thank you."
Nikita HandNational Rape Crisis HelpLine saw 20% surge in calls during McGregor sexual assault case
the morning lead
Garda jailed for two years for sexual assault of children
In a powerful victim impact statement, the mother of the children described how the garda had broken her family’s trust.
Health issuesFrench actor Gerard Depardieu will not appear in court over sexual assault allegations, lawyer says
Workplace Relations CommissionAldi told to pay €5,000 to employee who was sacked after sexually assaulting a former co-worker
CourtCharges of sexual assault and false imprisonment after woman allegedly held down, and bitten on face
Courts
Woman raped by Derry O’Rourke recounts former swim coach's 'brutalisation' of her
The 78-year-old was found guilty of one offence of rape and 11 charges of indecent assault on dates between October 1989 and June 1990.
