Judge tells man on Cork rape charge: 'This is no laughing matter ... behave yourself'
Judge Mary Dorgan sent the case forward to the Central Criminal Court for hearing. Picture: iStock.
A rape charge faced by a 28-year-old man saw him being served with a book of evidence today.
Judge Mary Dorgan addressed the young man about his behaviour in court as the matter was being processed: “This is not a laughing matter. You are in court now, behave yourself.”
Sergeant Gearóid Davis confirmed that a book of evidence had been served on the accused.
The single charge on the indictment accused him of raping a woman in a hotel room in Cork on March 10 2022.
On the application of Sgt Davis, Judge Mary Dorgan sent the case forward to the Central Criminal Court for hearing.
Shane Collins-Daly solicitor asked for legal aid to be extended to cover the appointment of a barrister and senior counsel to represent the accused at the Central Criminal Court.
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