2014-12-17
Sentence imposed on Patrick O'Brien for raping his daughter was too lenient, appeal court finds
Stage: Appeal
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Patrick O'Brien (75) Photo: Collins) The prison sentence imposed on the father of well known abuse victim Fiona Doyle was "unduly lenient" the Court of Appeal has found. Mr Justice Carney, taking into account O'Brien's health problems, sentenced him to 12 years in prison, suspended the final nine and granted him continuing bail pending an appeal.