Posted by A 31-year-old Moroccan doctor has been found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting a young nurse he worked with at University Hospital Limerick.Louay Kila, with an address at 61 Cois Luachra, Dooradoyle, Limerick, was convicted following a four-day trial at the Central Criminal Court in Limerick. The jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts on one count of rape and one count of sexual assault after approximately four hours of deliberation. The offences took place on March 2, 2024, following a night out in Limerick city where the pair met as part of a larger group. The victim later fell asleep on a couch in a shared apartment. She awoke to find Kila penetrating her vaginally. Despite her repeated pleas for him to stop, he continued and digitally penetrated her with multiple fingers. A Snapchat photo taken that night showed Kila kissing the sleeping woman on the cheek.The following day, while the victim attended a sexual assault treatment unit, Kila sent her messages saying he “didn’t mean to upset” her and that her “well-being” was important to him. Kila was arrested on March 26, 2024, initially charged with sexual assault, and later charged with rape in October 2024. He consented to suspension from the Irish medical register in March 2025. In a victim impact statement read to the court, the nurse described the profound and ongoing effects of the assault. She told of being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, needing antidepressant medication, suffering constant anxiety, fear, flashbacks and nightmares. Returning to work at University Hospital Limerick made her feel physically sick, especially knowing Kila had continued working there for a time. She transferred departments out of fear and expressed concern for patient safety, asking how she could reassure others when she could not trust the doctor herself. She directly addressed Kila in the statement: “To my rapist, I stood up, and I am holding you accountable for your actions, and I got justice.” She added, “No means no,” and said she hoped her experience would encourage other survivors to come forward. Judge Sean Gillane praised the victim’s courage and adjourned sentencing to March 13. Kila was remanded in custody pending the hearing. Defence counsel noted the conviction would have a “catastrophic” impact on his career and that he had no previous convictions. The case has raised serious questions about workplace safety and trust within Ireland’s healthcare system.
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