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SEAN O’BRIEN, THE DUBLIN SEX OFFENDER INVOLVED IN CHILD RAPE AND ABORTION CONTROVERSY

By Red Rose Database | Sunday, 12 January 2025

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SEAN O’BRIEN, THE DUBLIN SEX OFFENDER INVOLVED IN CHILD RAPE AND ABORTION CONTROVERSY

In a disturbing development, Sean O’Brien, a man with a troubling history of sexual offenses in Dublin, has been sentenced to prison once again for a recent assault. The 52-year-old, whose last known residence was in Swords, County Dublin, was convicted on Tuesday of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl, leading to a sentence of three and a half years behind bars.

The case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, where Judge Pat McCartan delivered the verdict. The judge described O’Brien, a taxi driver by profession, as “a serious menace” to society, emphasizing the gravity of his actions despite the defendant’s denial of the charges. The court was informed that the assault took place in 1999, when the young girl, seeking transportation, flagged down O’Brien’s taxi near Donnycarney Church in Dublin. She requested to be driven to the Ambassador cinema located in the city centre.

Following a thorough investigation, O’Brien was found guilty on Friday of two counts of sexual assault and one count of false imprisonment. The court’s decision underscores the severity of the crime and the ongoing threat posed by the offender.

O’Brien’s criminal history is marked by a previous conviction in 1994 for the rape of a 14-year-old girl in 1992. This earlier case drew significant attention and sparked a major controversy over Ireland’s abortion laws. The victim, known publicly as X, was suicidal due to her pregnancy, which resulted from the assault. The Irish Supreme Court, in a landmark ruling, decided that she should be permitted to have an abortion, citing her right to life and the threat to her mental health. The court’s decision was pivotal in shaping the legal landscape surrounding abortion rights in Ireland.

This controversial case contributed to the political climate that led to a referendum scheduled for Wednesday in the Republic of Ireland. The referendum aims to determine whether women who are suicidal should be prohibited from accessing abortion services within the state, a decision that continues to stir intense debate across the nation.