Sex assault accused says former partner was 'high maintenance'

A Wexford man accused of orally raping and sexually assaulting his former partner has told a court that the complainant was “high maintenance” and that he planned to leave her as he could not support her lifestyle any longer.

The accused man has pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court to aggravated sexual assault, oral rape and false imprisonment of the woman on August 6, 2007.