LIMERICK MAN JAILED FOR RAPE AFTER VIOLENT ASSAULT DURING CONSENSUAL SEX
A law graduate from Limerick, Eoin Considine, has been sentenced to four years in prison for the sexual assault of a woman.The incident involved unfortunate elements where consensual sex turned violent, with Considine continuing to assault the woman after she withdrew her consent and begged him to stop.
The court heard that the sexual activity initially was consensual but escalated to a more violent and rough encounter, including choking and pinning the woman down.
The victim, a student nurse, described the traumatic events, including being unable to breathe and feeling frightened.
Despite Considine’s apology and claims that he thought she liked it and that he couldn't stop because she was attractive, the court emphasized the seriousness of the offense, noting it was a violation of her bodily integrity and a grossly invasive act of violence.
The sentencing was handed down by Mr.
Justice Paul McDermott, who described rape as a "very serious offence" and highlighted that Considine showed little remorse, only expressing regrets about the impact on his family.
Considine was ordered to serve four years in prison and to be supervised by the Probation Service for 18 months afterwards.
The victim's impact statement reflected lasting physical injuries and emotional trauma, including loss of safety and feelings of worth, leading to suicidal thoughts.
The court acknowledged that most of the sexual engagement was consensual, but the act of pinning the woman down constituted non-consent and rape.
Evidence from communication with authorities and character testimonials from the community highlighted that Considine had no previous convictions and was considered a good, helpful person.
The judge recognized his young age and potential for future rehabilitation, considering him at low to moderate risk of re-offending, but he was also explicitly ordered to have no contact with the victim.
