Ex-footballer jailed for 9 years over rape of woman, 19

A former professional soccer played who raped a young woman in her home at knifepoint, made video recordings of the attack, and threatened to kill her and her parents has been jailed for nine years.

27 Feb, 15:52 — 27 Feb, 16:47

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it involves a public figure, an ex-footballer, being convicted and jailed for a serious violent crime, highlighting issues of sexual violence and accountability within society. The details of the attack, including knifepoint threats and video recording, underscore the traumatic nature of the offense and the severity of the judicial response. It provides insight into how the legal system addresses such grave crimes.

Key entitiesTiago Damasceno Sousa Woman, 19 Cork

The Story

What 3 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

An ex-footballer was sentenced to nine years in prison for rape.
The victim was a 19-year-old woman.
The assault involved a knifepoint threat.
The attack was video-recorded.

Key claims5 agreed · 2 unverified

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A former professional soccer player was jailed for 9 years.

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The victim was a 19-year-old woman.

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The rape occurred at knifepoint.

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The attack was video-recorded.

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The footballer threatened to kill the victim and her parents.

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The rape lasted two hours.

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The footballer's name is Tiago Damasceno Sousa.

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Where they diverge

The specific background or nationality of the footballer

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These outlets refer to him as a 'former pro soccer player' or 'ex-footballer' without specifying nationality.

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This outlet identifies him specifically as a 'Former Brazilian footballer'.

The precise location of the crime

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This outlet states the rape occurred 'in her home'.

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This outlet specifies the location as 'in Cork bedroom'.

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This outlet does not specify the location of the incident.

Coverage gaps

The duration of the rape ordeal

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The name of the ex-footballer

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The city where the crime took place

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Sources

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irish-timesHigh50d ago

Former pro soccer player jailed for subjecting woman (19) to two-hour rape at knifepoint

Court heard Tiago Damasceno Sousa threatened to kill victim and her parents during ordeal

By Barry Roche

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rte-newsMostly Factual50d ago