Charges dropped against two men after death of Irish teen who suffered alleged sexual assault

Aaron Bride, a 19-year-old who allegedly suffered a sexual assault in Dublin in 2021, died of a heart attack in July. Following his death, the Irish Director of Public Prosecutions dropped charges against two men accused of the assault. The trial had been delayed multiple times, with the family expressing frustration over the court system's handling of the case. They highlighted that Aaron was unable to move on with his life due to the ongoing legal proceedings. Aaron's family is now advocating for changes in how sexual assault cases are managed, including prioritizing such cases and allowing evidence to be given via video link. They aim to raise awareness of the issues within the justice system.