Barman who 'wasn't sure' if he raped woman while he 'was on an absolute binge' is jailed

A Laois barman who said he “wasn't sure” if he raped a woman because he was so drunk has been jailed for five years.

Barman who 'wasn't sure' if he raped woman while he 'was on an absolute binge' is jailed

A Laois barman who said he “wasn't sure” if he raped a woman because he was so drunk has been jailed for five years.

The 23-year-old man, who cannot be named to protect the victim's identity, raped the sleeping woman while another person was in the room, Dublin Central Criminal Court heard. He then said “thank you” and left.

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