Two Jordanian Men Denied Bail in Rape Case | Belfast News

0:00It's September 10th. This is Bill Fass News today, powered by AI. Two men seeking international protection in Ireland, originally from Jordan, had their bail application denied in the high court. They are facing serious charges, including rape and false imprisonment, stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred at Galway's CN Railway. Station on August 1st. The alleged victim, an 18-year-old woman, reportedly became lost in the city and was offered assistance by the two defendants. The court heard that the woman claimed she was taken to a car, where she repeatedly refused advances and attempted to leave, but the doors were locked. The prosecution presented evidence, including CCTV footage, which they argue supports the allegations of rape and subsequent actions by the defendants. The defense, however, suggested the encounters were consensual and that the complainant was intoxicated. The judge agreed with guard objections to bail, citing concerns that the men, who are from a country without an extradition treaty with Ireland, are a, flight risk.

1:04The prosecution highlighted that the woman reported the incident and underwent a medical examination, which noted several injuries consistent with her. Account. The defendants entered Ireland earlier this year and applied for protection after arriving from the North. Further details from the CCTV footage were described, showing the sequence of events inside and around the vehicle. The alleged assaults reportedly took place over several minutes, with the defendants seen adjusting their clothing and cleaning themselves afterward. They are also accused of driving the woman to her accommodation after the incident. The court acknowledged the presumption of innocence, but emphasized the gravity of the charges, which are to be tried in the Central Criminal Court. The judge's decision to deny bail was based on the significant risk of the accused fleeing the jurisdiction, rendering any future trial impossible.