2023-02-02 · Dublin
'For little Joseph': man tells court of 'unquantifiable' effect of uncle's abuse
Brendan Martin, 55, pleaded guilty to a single count of indecent assault on his seven‑year‑old nephew in 1982. The victim, Joseph Martin, waived anonymity and gave a video statement from Spain, describing the abuse as "unquantifiable" and its far‑reaching, destructive impact. He said the assault destroyed his relationship with his father, caused…