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Rape Victim Annie Lafferty Bravely Waived Her Right to Anonymity - Her Story

We hear from the rape victim who’s waived her right to anonymity   CONTENT WARNING!!!  Just...

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10.51 10 Apr 2019


Rape Victim Annie Lafferty Bravely Waived Her Right to Anonymity - Her Story


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We hear from the rape victim who’s waived her right to anonymity 

CONTENT WARNING!!! 

Just a warning that some of the material in the following piece contains descriptions of sexual abuse and self-harm which may not be suitable for young or sensitive ears 

Rape victim Annie Lafferty has bravely waived her right to anonymity in order to name her attacker in an emotional victim impact statement made on Monday at the Central Criminal Court. 

Her father,50 year old Maurice Lafferty of Corcullen, Castlefin, Donegal, pleaded guilty to raping Annie during her teenage years, at the family home on dates between November 1st 2010 and June 30th 2011. 

Annie has bravely decided to share her victim impact statement with us today which she recorded from her home in Ballybofey, Co. Donegal .  

What you’re about to hear is a harrowing account of what she faced on a daily basis 

This is Annie’s story……. 

If you’ve been affected by any of the issues that Annie’s talked about in this piece you can contact the Rape Crisis Centre on 1800 778 888 and Samaritans on 116123 


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