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A Portuguese man sentenced to 2 years 4 months in prison for sexually assaulting an Irish student he gave a ride to, after abusing her trust.
A 47-year-old Portuguese man, Henrique Freitas, was sentenced to two years and four months in prison, with eight months suspended, for a series of sexual assaults on a 19-year-old Irish student in March 2022.
The attacks occurred after he offered her a ride home when her parents were away, taking her to his apartment where he forcibly assaulted her despite her attempts to stop him.
Forensic evidence, including his DNA on her clothing, supported her account.
The victim, preparing for her Leaving Cert exams, suffered lasting emotional trauma, including depression and suicidal thoughts.
Judge Francis Comerford called the crime very serious, emphasizing Freitas’s abuse of trust and complete disregard for consent.
Freitas, who had no prior convictions, initially pleaded guilty but later withdrew the plea, reducing his potential sentencing benefit.
The case highlights the impact of sexual assault on vulnerable young adults and the importance of consent.
Un hombre portugués condenado a 2 años y 4 meses de prisión por agredir sexualmente a una estudiante irlandesa a la que había dado un paseo, tras abusar de su confianza.