Photograph: GettyA woman who alleges she was sexually abused by seven of her family members has finished giving evidence after 3½ months in court. On Friday, Ms Justice Caroline Biggs said she wanted to thank the woman “for 3½ months of answering questions”. One of the men is further accused of sexually abusing two of his younger sisters – also sisters of the main complainant. He has denied nine counts of anal rape and seven counts of raping her. He is also charged with two counts of rape and one of anal rape of this woman on dates between 2016 and 2019.

Source: The Irish Times February 20, 2026 17:26 UTC