Defence Forces Member Convicted of Rape Sentenced Next Month
Kielan Mooney, a 30-year-old member of Ireland’s Defence Forces, was convicted of multiple counts of rape against a fellow soldier during a night out in Dublin in July 2021. Despite pleading not guilty, the jury found him guilty of anal rape and oral rape. The victim, now 24, shared her traumatic experience in a victim impact statement, detailing the lasting psychological effects and disruption to her life. Sentencing is set for January 20, 2024, as Mooney remains in custody pending the outcome.