爱尔兰骑马教练William Connolly因2019年强奸一名14岁女孩被定罪,2026年2月13日判刑。 Irish equestrian coach William Connolly convicted of raping a 14-year-old girl in 2019, with sentencing set for Feb. 13, 2026.

一名69岁的爱尔兰骑马教练William Connolly因多项罪名被判有罪,包括2025年在科克审判后强奸和剥削儿童。 A 69-year-old Irish equestrian coach, William Connolly, was found guilty on multiple counts including rape and child exploitation after a 2025 trial in Cork. 当时为14岁的受害人说,她从2019年起经历了几个月的培养和虐待,由于恐惧和内疚而推迟了报告,只是在她母亲在手机上发现威胁性信息后才露面。 The victim, who was 14 at the time, said she endured months of grooming and abuse from 2019, delayed reporting due to fear and guilt, and only came forward after her mother discovered threatening messages on her phone. 经过近12小时的审议,陪审团再次作出一致裁决,判定Connollly犯有几项指控,同时宣告他无罪。 The jury returned a unanimous verdict after nearly 12 hours of deliberation, convicting Connolly on several charges while acquitting him on others. 受害者说,审判是痛苦的,但赋予了权力,她说,她找到了说出真相和恢复身份的力量。 The victim described the trial as painful but empowering, saying she found strength in speaking the truth and reclaiming her identity. 判刑时间定在2026年2月13日 Sentencing is set for February 13, 2026.