Prosecution: Rape allegations 'shocking and brutal' but should not dislodge presumption of innocence

Prosecution and defence lawyers made their closing speeches at the trial in Cork. Picture: iStock

Rape allegations by a woman against her brother were so visceral, cruel, and brutal that they carried a ring of truth, the prosecution claimed but the defence said that just because they were shocking did not dislodge the presumption of innocence.

Prosecution and defence lawyers made their closing speeches and Ms Justice Mary Rose Gearty addressed the jury of eight men and four women in the case where the defendant denies five counts of raping her and 28 counts of indecent assault at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork.