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Daughter Testifies Against Alleged Abuser | Cork News
A 24-year-old daughter takes the stand in the trial of her stepfather, a 48-year-old garda accused of rape, child cruelty, and assault — charges spanning over a decade. Describing her childhood home as a military barracks filled with threats and violence, she recounts waking with cold water, being punished for minor infractions, and even a chilling threat to poison their puppy. Her journey to therapy and eventual reporting sparked this legal battle. The prosecution paints him as a domineering abuser, while the defense prepares its rebuttal — all as the trial stretches into another two weeks…
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