KILDARE COURT: Man allegedly sexually assaulted woman in clinic while massaging her
A woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by a man who was carrying out a massage on her.
It was also claimed at Naas District court that the defendant has a disability.
The man is being prosecuted for sexual assault on February 28 last.
The court was told that the injured party attended a clinic and it was the eighth appointment with him.
It was claimed that he touched her vagina while performing a massage.
The court also heard that the man has no English and has been in Ireland for a number of years.
It was also stated that the man’s wife interpreted for him and attended preliminary consultations.
The man, aged in his 50s, had the disability at birth and he was rejected but “there was healing in his family and it was decided he would be allowed to practice.”
Judge Desmond Zaidan certified for an interpreter to be present on the next day.
He also granted free legal aid and adjourned the case to March 16.