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A 21-year-old man got three years in prison, one suspended, for 2022 sexual offenses at a skatepark, with judge stressing consent education and victim trauma.
A 21-year-old man was sentenced to three years in prison, with the final year suspended, for sexual offenses committed in 2022 when he and the victim were both 17.
The crimes occurred at a dark skatepark in Leinster after consensual kissing.
The man denies wrongdoing and has no prior record.
Judge Mary-Ellen Ring stressed that silence or lack of resistance does not mean consent, criticizing outdated beliefs and the need for better consent education.
She noted the lasting impact on both parties and the trauma of a lengthy trial, including victim-blaming during cross-examination.
The delay, blamed on systemic issues, added to distress.
The sentence was reduced due to the defendant’s youth, and he must serve probation after release.
The victim’s testimony helped prompt a new protocol to resolve youth cases within 12 months.
Un hombre de 21 años recibió tres años de prisión, uno suspendido, por 2022 delitos sexuales en un parque de skate, con el juez haciendo hincapié en la educación del consentimiento y el trauma de la víctima.