Emma Bennett successfully defends client on rape charge

September 23, 2014

Emma Bennett from Exchange Chambers has successfully defended her client who has been cleared of raping and assaulting his estranged wife over a 6 month period.

The client was accused of causing a black eye and severe bruising to the rest of the body before going onto to violently rape.

After deliberating for 16 minutes, the jury unanimously acquitted the client.

Emma Bennett was instructed by Mark Whitfield of Howard & Byrne Solicitors.