US man jailed for five years over rape of woman in Dublin

RTÉ News​

6 days ago

A 32-year-old man who was extradited to Ireland from the United States has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to raping a woman in Dublin seven years ago.
Kevin Yungman was extradited from Florida in the US to Ireland in August 2024 after authorities in Ireland issued a warrant for his arrest.
Yungman had initially met the then 19-year-old Brazilian woman in Paris in 2018, before arranging to meet in Ireland two months later where he allegedly raped her twice in a Dublin.
The victim reported the assault to gardaí two days later and Yungman was arrested boarding a flight at Dublin Airport.
He was later released from custody while a file was being prepared by the Director of Public Prosecutions, which directed he be charged with rape.
In the sentencing hearing, Mr Justice Tony Hunt acknowledged it was very difficult and sad case which arose out of a consensual background which took a bad turn.
"This case all comes back to consent of the other person involved," he told the court.
Judge Hunt said he accepts fully how the victim's life has been affected and hopes the ability to express these matters will help her in her recovery.
He added that Yungman's mother was an impressive witness too.
But he said that Yungman must suffer the consequences of his actions and is confident he can contribute positively to society when he is released.
Judge Hunt said it was a serious offence and that the asphyxiation was an aggravating factor in issuing the sentence.
He also said that guilt was acknowledged at a late stage.
Yungman was sentenced to six years in prison with the final year suspended.
Judge Hunt told the court that Yungman said he will have difficulty in serving his sentence as he has no connections in Ireland.
He said he will not have the regular support of friends or family.
Judge Hunt said he would suspend an additional year if Yungman pays the sum of a bond of €100 and not return to Ireland for a period of ten years following his release and have no contact with the victim.